2014 Herald Motor Company XF 125 GY-2D 0.1L Petrol · AF64 DGX

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 18 August 2025 at 17,220 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. A failed test logged on the same date at identical mileage but with no defects listed suggests an administrative rejection or documentation error rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent pass confirms the machine met requirements. Across the five available records from December 2021 to August 2025, every examination resulted in a pass with zero advisories, indicating no recurring wear items or structural concerns were flagged by testers. The recorded mileage shows light, intermittent use consistent with a low-volume machine. In December 2021 the odometer read 8,972 miles. By January 2023 it had risen only to 11,699 miles, then to 12,130 miles at the July 2024 test. The jump to 17,220 miles by August 2025 represents roughly 5,090 miles in thirteen months, the largest single-period accumulation in the record yet still modest at about 1,435 miles per year averaged over the vehicle's twelve-year life. No prolonged gaps exceed typical seasonal layup for a small two-wheeled vehicle, and the clean sheet across all entries implies previous keepers addressed consumables before each test. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection despite the unblemished history. Low annual mileage and the 2025 spike mean suspension bushes, fork seals, and brake calipers may have seen limited exercise yet could exhibit stiffness from standing. The Herald's tubular frame and exhaust system warrant close checking for corrosion in hidden junctions, as MOT testers on a pass with no defects are not obliged to record superficial rust. Given the absence of any advisories on tyres, braking efficiency, or emissions, the powertrain and running gear appear sound for the age. Verify the V5C matches the 17,220-mile reading and confirm the August 2025 failure was clerical, not a concealed defect, before purchase.