CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y872 FFV

2001 Honda Xlr

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,849 mi
Last recorded14,849 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 FFV
MakeHonda
ModelXlr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
View full Honda Xlr reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,849 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

no indicators at time of test

no mirrors at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2023 14,849 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

no indicators at time of test

no mirrors at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2022 12,873 miles

Front position lamp removed

Fail 25 Jul 2022 12,867 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock mud guard fouling frame (2.1.4 (c))

Front position lamp removed

Pass 16 Mar 2019 12,566 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,247 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2017 8,324 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 8,304 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Xlr?

Based on 715 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Tyre is unsuitable 6
Drive chain worn to excess 4
Full Honda Xlr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y872 FFV is a 2001 Honda Xlr in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Honda Xlr fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y872 FFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xlr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Xlr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y872 FFV?

You can check the full history of Y872 FFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y872 FFV registered?

Y872 FFV is a 2001 Honda Xlr, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y872 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 FFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y872 FFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y872 FFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.