MOT reliability
Honda Xl125r
18 vehicles · 118 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Honda Xl125r vehicles and 118 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl125r has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,810 miles.
18
Vehicles
118
MOT tests
1,064
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Xl125r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl125r MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Body & structure12%
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Brakes11%
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Steering11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates1%
Honda Xl125r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Honda Xl125r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl125r MOT tests:
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Honda Xl125r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 29 | 83% | 50,882 |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 | 100% | 24,636 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 18,230 |
| 2000 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 8,921 |
| 1988 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 19,732 |
| 1985 | 4 | 22 | 68% | 26,672 |
| 1982 | 7 | 37 | 70% | 53,386 |
Honda Xl125r reliability FAQ
Across 18 Honda Xl125r vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Xl125r MOT issues are:
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).
The typical Honda Xl125r in our data has covered around
36,810 miles.
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