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YJ57 GUC

2007 Honda XL 125 V-7

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,297 mi
Last recorded29,297 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Honda XL 125 V-717,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 GUC
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 29,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

slight wear on chain & sprockets

Pass 26 Jan 2023 28,135 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned between handle bars and front whheel (2.4 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked

key locking fuel cap sealing arrangement doesn't feel tight /might leak if compromised

Fail 13 Dec 2022 27,777 miles

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

Fuel cap ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm starting to crack in-between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm cracked sidewall and in-between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy very slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fuel pump wiring harness close to throttle linkage

Pass 18 Nov 2021 25,783 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,750 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,645 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 25,645 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 25,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak on fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,251 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 18,120 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-7?

Based on 3,112 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Drive chain excessively loose 36
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YJ57 GUC is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 17,532 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 XL 125 V-7 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ57 GUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ57 GUC is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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