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YD05 KTY

2005 Honda XL125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,893 mi
Last recorded37,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL12519,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KTY
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,893 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 37,858 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,495 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 29,495 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020
Fail 6 Nov 2020

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 30,558 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 30,535 miles

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

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2018 29,309 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 27,968 miles

Neutral light intermittent when in gear.

Fail 22 Apr 2017 27,939 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Neutral light intermittent when in gear.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 24,071 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 23,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,502 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 1,373 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

offside low beam not working

How Reliable is the Honda XL125?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
reflector on motorcycle missing 62
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Drive chain excessively loose 48
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 45
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YD05 KTY is a 2005 Honda XL125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 19,041 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 XL125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD05 KTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YD05 KTY is a 2005 Honda XL125, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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