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Honda XLR 125

White · Petrol · 1999 · 124 cc

T281 UCGMOT history

T281 UCG is a white petrol Honda XLR 125 first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 23,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
23,384 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 UCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
XLR 125
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 UCG was last recorded at 23,384 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,317 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,384 miles
  • 2024 – 23,317 miles
  • 2023 – 22,738 miles
  • 2022 – 19,174 miles
  • 2018 – 18,938 miles
  • 2013 – 18,453 miles
  • 2012 – 18,073 miles
  • 2011 – 17,671 miles
  • 2010 – 17,068 miles
  • 2006 – 16,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,384 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,384 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    23,384 miles
    Test number
    760564481467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    453606197504
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail23,317 miles (+579)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    798421056541
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass22,738 miles (+3,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    22,738 miles
    Test number
    810028345063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass19,174 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    19,174 miles
    Test number
    245670586854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,938 miles (+485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,938 miles
    Test number
    997227315324
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass18,453 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,453 miles
    Test number
    277802053121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,073 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,073 miles
    Test number
    126867042156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,671 miles
    Test number
    358104731114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,671 miles (+603)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,671 miles
    Test number
    575194931196
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
  11. Pass17,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,068 miles
    Test number
    251102740408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,068 miles (+993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,068 miles
    Test number
    883112940136
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
  13. Fail16,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,075 miles
    Test number
    261474456296
    • Repaired at testFront Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
  14. Pass16,075 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,075 miles
    Test number
    353484856439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,073 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,073 miles
    Test number
    390790736202
    • FailureFront Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureRoller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Questions about T281 UCG

Does T281 UCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 UCG expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 UCG?
The MOT on T281 UCG expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 UCG done?
T281 UCG was recorded at 23,384 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 384 miles a year.
Has T281 UCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 UCG has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T281 UCG 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 T281 UCG find?
T281 UCG passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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