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Y518 HOD

2001 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

48,620 mi
Last recorded48,620 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 HOD
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 48,620 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 48,613 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 48,115 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 47,110 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 47,110 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock mirrors foul the fairing (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 44,594 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,756 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 40,754 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,272 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,232 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,743 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,824 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 29,818 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 25,105 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,883 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 24,879 miles

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

Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,381 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,381 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,513 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 19,513 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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Y518 HOD is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y518 HOD, 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 Y518 HOD registered?

Y518 HOD is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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