MOT reliability

Honda Xl125v

Q: Is the Honda Xl125v reliable?

Across 2,949 Honda Xl125v vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Xl125v?

The typical Honda Xl125v in our data has covered around 28,208 miles.

2,949 vehicles · 34,513 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,949 Honda Xl125v vehicles and 34,513 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl125v has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,208 miles.

2,949

Vehicles

34,513

MOT tests

1,998

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl125v problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl125v MOT tests:

Other72%
Brakes11%
Steering10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Body & structure6%
Lamps & electrical4%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Xl125v pass rate by age

How the Honda Xl125v's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	3	100%
2	61	82%
3	2,173	83%
4	2,645	81%
5	2,784	79%
6	2,699	78%
7	2,595	76%
8	2,541	75%
9	2,409	75%
10	2,279	75%
11	2,122	75%
12	1,887	75%
13	1,717	76%
14	1,511	76%
15	1,356	75%
16	1,197	76%
17	1,098	77%
18	923	77%
19	770	78%
20	660	77%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,948), Diesel (1)

Most common Honda Xl125v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl125v MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,521 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1,261 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (953 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (940 times)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (719 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (672 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (628 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (533 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (471 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (470 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (451 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (446 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (429 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (424 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (419 times)

Honda Xl125v pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	2	16	75%	22,602
2013	1	6	100%	3,194
2012	25	208	82%	20,800
2011	39	315	78%	17,721
2010	71	696	81%	23,879
2009	80	883	79%	27,479
2008	227	2,476	81%	28,815
2007	219	2,408	79%	24,827
2006	274	3,212	77%	25,906
2005	556	6,951	77%	28,001
2004	293	3,296	77%	25,927
2003	475	5,768	76%	28,648
2002	393	4,958	74%	34,154
2001	292	3,307	75%	30,110
1981	1	5	60%	25,888
1976	1	8	75%	29,802

Honda Xl125v reliability FAQ

Across 2,949 Honda Xl125v vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl125v MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Xl125v in our data has covered around 28,208 miles.

Compare the Honda Xl125v

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