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D294 RLV

1987 Honda XL125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

2,121 mi
Last recorded2,121 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda XL12518,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD294 RLV
MakeHonda
ModelXL125
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 2,121 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect slow to return (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 32,682 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 32,682 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,788 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,204 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,813 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,186 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,667 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 29,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,537 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 28,537 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension component loose swingarm bolt loose (2.4.A.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,069 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,059 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,659 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

slight cut in off side sidewall of front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,393 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,608 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

sidestand pivot bolt locknut missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,737 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 7,705 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,431 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 6,431 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 5,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 5,183 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 5,183 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2007 5,164 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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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D294 RLV is a 1987 Honda XL125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1987 Honda XL125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 18,152 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 D294 RLV, 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 39 years old, this Honda XL125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D294 RLV registered?

D294 RLV is a 1987 Honda XL125, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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