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Y348 XBU

2001 Honda Xlr 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

29,697 mi
Last recorded29,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Xlr 12513,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 XBU
MakeHonda
ModelXlr 125
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 29,697 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 29,697 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,696 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front brake pads approx 2-3mm

light corosion on spokes

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,696 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 29,696 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

Throttle side riders grip damaged

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,414 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front tyre perishing

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 27,414 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front tyre perishing

No lockout on rear brake

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,075 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 21,075 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,019 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,019 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,821 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,821 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda Xlr 125?

Based on 2,964 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
850
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 42
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Y348 XBU is a 2001 Honda Xlr 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda Xlr 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 13,314 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 Xlr 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y348 XBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xlr 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Xlr 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y348 XBU registered?

Y348 XBU is a 2001 Honda Xlr 125, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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