MOT reliability
Honda Xl 125 v
89 vehicles · 199 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 89 Honda Xl 125 v vehicles and 199 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 125 v has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,371 miles.
89
Vehicles
199
MOT tests
1,896
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl 125 v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 125 v MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility1%
Honda Xl 125 v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 100% |
| 4 | 15 | 67% |
| 5 | 25 | 80% |
| 6 | 18 | 72% |
| 7 | 14 | 71% |
| 8 | 8 | 62% |
| 9 | 8 | 62% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (83), Other (6)
Most common Honda Xl 125 v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 125 v MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (6 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
Honda Xl 125 v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 29,952 |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 40,550 |
| 2007 | 2 | 20 | 70% | 34,446 |
| 2003 | 2 | 23 | 65% | 13,662 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 36,274 |
| 2001 | 17 | 105 | 76% | 20,400 |
Honda Xl 125 v reliability FAQ
Across 89 Honda Xl 125 v vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 125 v MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Honda Xl 125 v in our data has covered around
25,371 miles.
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