MOT reliability

Honda Xlr125

Q: Is the Honda Xlr125 reliable?

Across 40 Honda Xlr125 vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Xlr125?

The typical Honda Xlr125 in our data has covered around 21,361 miles.

40 vehicles · 370 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 40 Honda Xlr125 vehicles and 370 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xlr125 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,361 miles.

Vehicles

370

MOT tests

1,870

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xlr125 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xlr125 MOT tests:

Other89%
Brakes12%
Lamps & electrical7%
Body & structure5%
Steering4%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Visibility1%

Honda Xlr125 pass rate by age

How the Honda Xlr125's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	3	67%
3	3	100%
4	3	67%
5	12	83%
6	14	79%
7	25	76%
8	21	71%
9	24	75%
10	32	69%
11	28	64%
12	26	69%
13	33	67%
14	23	65%
15	22	73%
16	14	71%
17	16	88%
18	9	78%
19	9	78%
20	7	71%

Fuel types: Petrol (40)

Most common Honda Xlr125 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xlr125 MOT tests:

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (17 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (11 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (7 times)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) (7 times)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (7 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (6 times)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (6 times)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)

Honda Xlr125 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	2	10	80%	16,763
2003	2	17	82%	31,597
2001	8	79	70%	17,854
2000	8	110	78%	23,010
1999	10	90	69%	18,220
1998	8	54	65%	19,214
1997	2	10	90%	45,451

Honda Xlr125 reliability FAQ

Across 40 Honda Xlr125 vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xlr125 MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Honda Xlr125 in our data has covered around 21,361 miles.

Compare the Honda Xlr125

See how the Honda Xlr125 stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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