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BVT 647Y

1982 Honda XL125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,767 mi
Last recorded24,767 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 Honda XL12521,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVT 647Y
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 24,766 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2013 24,551 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside footrest has no bushes & is extremely loose

Fail 30 Apr 2013 24,551 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside footrest has no bushes & is extremely loose

Pass 8 May 2012 23,989 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

left hand mirror loose

Fail 12 Mar 2011 20,836 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

left hand mirror loose

Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,663 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 20,635 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,951 miles

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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BVT 647Y is a 1982 Honda XL125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 21,186 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 BVT 647Y, 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 44 years old, this Honda XL125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVT 647Y registered?

BVT 647Y is a 1982 Honda XL125, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is BVT 647Y safe to buy?

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