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SW07 HLD

2007 Honda XL 125 V-7

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,372 mi
Last recorded16,372 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda XL 125 V-717,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 HLD
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 16,372 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 16,372 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 14,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight leak at fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 14,873 miles

Brake excessively binding pedal seized (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding Dangerous (1.2.1 (f))

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

drive chain corroded

lower subframe corroded

rear n/s footrest seized

rear shock absorber and spring corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 11,753 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 11,729 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake component insecure break pad pin locking cap missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake component insecure break pad pin locking cap missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 10,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 10,919 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 10,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 10,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

brakes slightly sticky

Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,093 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 9,093 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,620 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 7,619 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,215 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 6,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 4,171 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 4,164 miles

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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SW07 HLD is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW07 HLD, 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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SW07 HLD is a 2007 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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