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P954 FOD

1997 Honda XLR125R

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,146 mi
Last recorded4,146 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XLR125R16,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 FOD
MakeHonda
ModelXLR125R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 4,146 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fork gators fitted time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2025 4,146 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

fork gators fitted time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2024 22,571 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 22,571 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 22,465 miles

Front Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 22,464 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 22,464 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,311 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 21,795 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,082 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 6 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,978 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight missalignment handle bars

Fail 19 Jun 2010 44,734 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

handle bars slight twist

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,280 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front spindle clamp has four bolt fixing one missing but still secure

Fail 17 Jun 2009 37,258 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front spindle clamp has four bolt fixing one missing but still secure

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,891 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 27,888 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch cable frayed

Pass 31 May 2007 25,165 miles

as per original vt32

Fail 30 May 2007 25,165 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

road test for run out all ok

Pass 27 May 2006 20,603 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 20,603 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)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Honda XLR125R?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Drive chain worn to excess 41
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P954 FOD is a 1997 Honda XLR125R in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda XLR125R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 16,766 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 XLR125R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P954 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XLR125R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda XLR125R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P954 FOD registered?

P954 FOD is a 1997 Honda XLR125R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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