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Y129 NLW

2001 Honda XL125V

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,703 mi
Last recorded30,703 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda XL125V18,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 NLW
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 30,703 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 1,544 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 23 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,002 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre valve starting to perish

Fail 15 Jun 2010 19,002 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,503 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

handle bars slightly bent

tyre valve on front wheel starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2009 15,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

handle bars slightly bent

tyre valve on front wheel starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,310 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 11,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,825 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 8,825 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2006 7,805 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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Y129 NLW is a 2001 Honda XL125V in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 18,310 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y129 NLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XL125V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y129 NLW is a 2001 Honda XL125V, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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