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Y401 DBY

2001 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,114 mi
Last recorded22,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 DBY
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 22,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 21,540 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 21,540 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 19,082 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 19,082 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,082 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,733 miles

left hand mirror broken off leaving sharp edge

rear brake lever bent but still usable

Fail 2 Nov 2012 16,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

left hand mirror broken off leaving sharp edge

rear brake lever bent but still usable

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,532 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Nov 2011 13,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 11,016 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,146 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 10,144 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 9,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight brake bind front wheel

Pass 15 May 2007 9,693 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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Y401 DBY is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y401 DBY, 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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Y401 DBY is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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