Honda Xl125V
MotorcycleFrom 1,059 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 47 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 47 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 33 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 22 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 19 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 19 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 17 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 11 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 24.6% of Xl125V failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £56.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 82.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2006 | 73% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2005 | 81.1% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2004 | 81.7% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
1 earlier years
| 2003 | 77.3% | a footrest missing or insecure, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xl125Vs tested had between 16,564 and 34,856 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,801 median miles, the Xl125V has 0.083 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Xl125V MOT pass rate?
The Honda Xl125V has a 78.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,059 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Xl125V?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Xl125V is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 47 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Xl125V at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Xl125V is 25,801 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,564 and 34,856 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.