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Honda Xl125sc (1982)

148 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.3% first-time pass rate

1982 Honda Xl125sc

CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 1982 Honda Xl125sc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1982 Honda XL125SC has a 30% first-time pass rate—dramatically below the UK average of 80%—making it a genuinely challenging proposition for MOT compliance. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), so failures are largely about minor wear items rather than safety-critical problems.

At just over 7,000 miles average, these survivors are lightly used, which explains why advisories are almost non-existent (0.01 per vehicle). If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on electrical systems, carburetor condition, and fuel tank integrity—the typical weak points on 40-year-old motorcycles—then budget for a professional recommissioning before attempting an MOT.

Below average reliability 79.7% below UK average
0.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,259
typical mileage
7,259–7,259 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.01
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1982 Honda Xl125sc

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.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 1982 Honda Xl125sc 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.

7,259
low mileage
7,259
typical
7,259
high mileage

Half of all 1982 Honda Xl125sc vehicles fall between 7,259 and 7,259 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.01
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Honda Xl125sc

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 100%
    Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
  • 100%
    Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
  • 100%
    front wheel inner tube lock stop missing
  • 100%
    rear wheel inner tube lock stop missing
  • 50%
    Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low
  • 50%
    Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight
  • 50%
    Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim
  • 50%
    Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Honda Xl125sc:

1983