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EN08 XUH

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,053 mi
Last recorded43,053 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 XUH
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,909 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 24,903 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Clutch lever hits screen before lock stop is met (2.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp not working Front brake lever stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged Rear Badly cracked/split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 42,751 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,984 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 41,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,653 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,113 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 31,074 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls front brake lever (2.1.2b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

gear lever bent

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,630 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 27,578 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,893 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 21,651 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 56,667 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 54,843 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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EN08 XUH is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in White 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 EN08 XUH, 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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EN08 XUH is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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