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Y288 PUA

2001 Honda XL125V

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

20,349 mi
Last recorded20,349 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 PUA
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 20,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 20,349 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 20,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 20,075 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 19,472 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 18,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,745 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 16,744 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,743 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 16,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2017

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies hand (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,888 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 18,888 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 249 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 249 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2012 182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2011

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 47 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 6,650 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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Y288 PUA is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 18,310 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y288 PUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y288 PUA registered?

Y288 PUA is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y288 PUA safe to buy?

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