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Y262 MCL

2001 Honda XLR125R

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,045 mi
Last recorded34,045 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XLR125R13,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 MCL
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 34,045 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 34,044 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,185 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,881 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 31,881 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,111 miles

No plate slightly damaged

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear suspension stiff

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,158 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,068 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,326 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XLR125R?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Drive chain worn to excess 41
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Y262 MCL is a 2001 Honda XLR125R in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda XLR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 13,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XLR125R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y262 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XLR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XLR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y262 MCL registered?

Y262 MCL is a 2001 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y262 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y262 MCL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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