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Y976 COT

2001 Honda XL

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,052 mi
Last recorded28,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL35,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 COT
MakeHonda
ModelXL
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 28,052 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 28,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 28,050 miles

Front tyre cut

front brake lever travel

Pass 5 Nov 2021 27,209 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 22,689 miles

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

registration plate cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2019 22,090 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 14,366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,699 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Up and down movement as well as side to side movement (not excessive) (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Jul 2017 12,696 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads have warn un-evenly due to warped disc below limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake Disc is warped (new disc needed) (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Up and down movement as well as side to side movement (not excessive) (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,952 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both upper (2.3.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 10,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 6,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 2,794 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

handle bars slightly twisted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 2,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,560 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 2,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 1,507 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 3,313 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Horn not working 12
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Y976 COT is a 2001 Honda XL in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 35,708 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y976 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y976 COT registered?

Y976 COT is a 2001 Honda XL, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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