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2002 Honda Xlr125r MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xlr125r models manufactured in 2002, based on 62 real MOT test results.

67.7%
Pass Rate
32.3%
Fail Rate
62
Total Tests
18,667
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2002 Honda Xlr125r MOT Analysis

The 2002 Honda Xlr125r has an MOT pass rate of 67.7% based on 62 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,667 miles on the odometer. With a 32.3% failure rate, the 2002 Xlr125r is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2002 Honda Xlr125r is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 12.9% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 8.1%. Identification of the vehicle follows at 3.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (62 tests)

Top failures specific to 2002 models only. The overall Xlr125r page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 12.9%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 8.1%
Identification of the vehicle 3.2%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments12.9%8
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors8.1%5
3Identification Of The Vehicle3.2%2
4Motorcycle Tyres1.6%1
5Non-component Advisories1.6%1
6Motorcycle Brakes1.6%1
7Motorcycle Steering1.6%1
8Motorcycle Suspension1.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 18,667 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments6.91% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors4.32% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle1.73% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.86% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.86% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.86% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.86% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.86% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments6.9112.9%8
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors4.328.1%5
Identification of the vehicle1.733.2%2
Motorcycle tyres0.861.6%1
Non-component advisories0.861.6%1
Motorcycle brakes0.861.6%1
Motorcycle steering0.861.6%1
Motorcycle suspension0.861.6%1

Mileage Statistics

18,667
Mean
21,302
Median
11,383
25th Percentile
27,918
75th Percentile
17.30% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2002 Honda Xlr125r has an MOT pass rate of 67.7% based on 62 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,667 miles on the odometer. With a 32.3% failure rate, the 2002 Xlr125r is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2002 Honda Xlr125r, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 18,667 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 12.9% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 12.9% of MOT failures on 2002 Honda Xlr125r models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 8.1% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 8.1% of MOT failures on 2002 Honda Xlr125r models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Identification of the vehicle — 3.2% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2002 Honda Xlr125r models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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