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BJ09 YDF

2009 Honda XL 125 V-9

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 125 V-914,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 YDF
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 49,309 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Chain guard insecure inner fixing. (6.1.7 (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 47,804 miles

exhaust corroded

rear shocker corroded

rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,684 miles

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,007 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,624 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,499 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 25,499 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 25,497 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 21,632 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 May 2018 21,632 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2016
Pass 29 Apr 2015
Pass 6 May 2014 14,649 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 14,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 7,213 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-9?

Based on 2,028 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
1,405
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Drive chain excessively loose 16
Drive chain worn to excess 13
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BJ09 YDF is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 14,615 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-9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 YDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ09 YDF is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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