MOT reliability

Honda Xr125l

Q: Is the Honda Xr125l reliable?

Across 2,258 Honda Xr125l vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Xr125l?

The typical Honda Xr125l in our data has covered around 21,681 miles.

2,258 vehicles · 20,785 completed MOT tests analysed

74%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,258 Honda Xr125l vehicles and 20,785 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xr125l has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,681 miles.

2,258

Vehicles

20,785

MOT tests

1,912

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xr125l problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xr125l MOT tests:

Other71%
Steering13%
Brakes9%
Lamps & electrical8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Body & structure5%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Honda Xr125l pass rate by age

How the Honda Xr125l's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	5	100%
2	48	83%
3	2,049	77%
4	2,074	76%
5	1,909	75%
6	1,789	74%
7	1,722	73%
8	1,564	73%
9	1,401	74%
10	1,278	71%
11	1,074	73%
12	927	74%
13	793	74%
14	715	75%
15	647	72%
16	587	75%
17	533	73%
18	454	78%
19	413	76%
20	329	77%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,257), Electric (1)

Most common Honda Xr125l MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xr125l MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (881 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (834 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (748 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (631 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (511 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (465 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (444 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (441 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (396 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (389 times)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (385 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (341 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (331 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (330 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (330 times)

Honda Xr125l pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	1	11	73%	14,149
2009	12	98	79%	12,163
2008	163	1,335	76%	25,037
2007	161	1,499	77%	18,978
2006	306	2,780	76%	21,151
2005	358	3,118	74%	22,646
2004	825	7,919	74%	21,648
2003	409	3,860	74%	21,368
2002	7	23	87%	11,965
2001	4	46	72%	20,928
2000	3	33	85%	23,327
1999	2	15	87%	27,771
1998	2	15	67%	26,976
1997	1	15	73%	32,283
1985	1	3	33%	11,944
1982	1	12	83%	36,252
1980	2	3	100%	24,771

Honda Xr125l reliability FAQ

Across 2,258 Honda Xr125l vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xr125l MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); 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 Xr125l in our data has covered around 21,681 miles.

Compare the Honda Xr125l

See how the Honda Xr125l stacks up against other Honda models on MOT reliability:

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