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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 125 v-3

84 vehicles · 273 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 84 Honda Xl 125 v-3 vehicles and 273 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 125 v-3 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,380 miles.

84
Vehicles
273
MOT tests
3,477
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 125 v-3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 125 v-3 MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Steering13%
  • Brakes8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Xl 125 v-3 pass rate by age

How the Honda Xl 125 v-3's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33773%
43672%
52572%
61656%
71100%
86100%
9450%
111100%
12475%
133100%
14967%
151060%
163100%
173100%
18475%
193100%
205100%

Fuel types: Petrol (66), Other (18)

Most common Honda Xl 125 v-3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 125 v-3 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  4. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (6 times)
  5. Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
  6. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (5 times)
  7. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  10. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (4 times)
  12. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
  13. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  14. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)

Honda Xl 125 v-3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 1 2 100% 17,800
2003 32 164 74% 16,331
2002 1 15 80% 35,831

Honda Xl 125 v-3 reliability FAQ

Across 84 Honda Xl 125 v-3 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 125 v-3 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Honda Xl 125 v-3 in our data has covered around 23,380 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl 125 v-3

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