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CE58 ORH

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,438 mi
Last recorded44,438 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ORH
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 44,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 43,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside fork leg has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play headbearings has free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 43,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside fork leg has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play headbearings has free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 39,885 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 39,862 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight gass leak from collector joint of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively Rear brake caliper slide has slight play (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 30,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 26,904 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 39,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,374 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2015 30,903 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride FRONT SPROCKET (6.2.1h)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn F+R (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,039 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 28,039 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

REAR BRAKE CALIPER HAS PLAY IN THE MOUNTINGS

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,894 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 18,098 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 18,098 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,697 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-8?

Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,329
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Drive chain excessively loose 31
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CE58 ORH is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 15,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL 125 V-8 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE58 ORH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE58 ORH registered?

CE58 ORH is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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