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Honda MTX125

White · Petrol · 1993 · 124 cc

L78 OEXMOT history

L78 OEX is a white petrol Honda MTX125 first used on 4 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 21,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
21,248 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 OEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
MTX125
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 OEX was last recorded at 21,248 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,199 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,248 miles
  • 2022 – 21,199 miles
  • 2021 – 21,001 miles
  • 2019 – 21,000 miles
  • 2018 – 20,936 miles
  • 2017 – 20,763 miles
  • 2011 – 18,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    21,248 miles
    Test number
    342434282576
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Fail21,248 miles (+49)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,248 miles
    Test number
    393363154883
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  3. Pass21,199 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    21,199 miles
    Test number
    869824731963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,001 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    21,001 miles
    Test number
    945848973010
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering headbearing has slight free play slight play on headstock bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  5. Pass21,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,000 miles
    Test number
    789728105140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail21,000 miles (+64)2 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,000 miles
    Test number
    778265941720
    • DangerousDrive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousThrottle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass20,936 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,936 miles
    Test number
    518010940095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,763 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,763 miles
    Test number
    986722882734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,489 miles
    Test number
    697223381018
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Questions about L78 OEX

Does L78 OEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 OEX is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 OEX?
The MOT on L78 OEX is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 OEX done?
L78 OEX was recorded at 21,248 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 184 miles a year.
Has L78 OEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 OEX has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L78 OEX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L78 OEX find?
L78 OEX passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: drive chain worn but not considered excessive; steering headbearing has slight free play.

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