Honda XL 125 V 9 (2009)
2009 Honda XL 125 V 9
CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2009 Honda XL 125 V 9. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Honda XL 125 V-9 passes its MOT just 77.1% of the time, slightly below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 30.2% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—making this a model you'll want to inspect carefully before purchase. The petrol version's 75.8% pass rate suggests reliability issues are genuine rather than anomalies.
At 13,500 miles median mileage for a 15-year-old bike, these machines are lightly used, yet they're still averaging 1.76 failures and 6.7 advisories per test, pointing to wear and maintenance neglect rather than high-mileage abuse. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, electrics, and suspension—the areas where age catches up with underused motorcycles.
What to check before buying a 2009 Honda XL 125 V 9
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 111 | 75.8% | 1.86 |
| Other (7%) | 8 | 95.4% | 0.38 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Honda XL 125 V 9 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Honda XL 125 V 9 vehicles fall between 7,534 and 23,557 miles.
2009 Honda XL 125 V 9 — Still on the Road
49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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