Honda XL125V MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

14.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Honda XL125V tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely20.4%

   30 occurrences

2. 2.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released10.9%

   16 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.5%

   14 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.5%

   14 occurrences

5. 5.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.5%

   14 occurrences

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.8%

   13 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.8%

   13 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.2%

   12 occurrences

9. 9.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn8.2%

   12 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.5%

    11 occurrences

11. 11.A lamp missing or inoperative6.8%

    10 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.1%

    9 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Honda XL125V tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.1%

   57 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn7.3%

   52 tests

3. 3.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.1%

   43 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.8%

   41 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.5%

   39 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured4.8%

   34 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn4.5%

   32 tests

8. 8.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.4%

   31 tests

What gets tested

The XL125V fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

27,680

Test classes

class 1: 678 · class 2: 30

Compare within the range

Other Honda motorcycles

• Honda CBR85.7%
• Honda CB89.8%
• Honda WW85.1%
• Honda CBF82.5%
• Honda CRF91.3%
• Honda NC92.5%
• All Honda motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda XL125V?

71.6% unadjusted, from 708 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Honda XL125V fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 20.4% of failed Honda XL125V tests, followed by "A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released" (10.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Honda XL125V usually have at its MOT?

27,680 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.