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HK57 LXG

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,508 mi
Last recorded29,508 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 LXG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 29,508 miles

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Fail 20 Sep 2022 29,505 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear footrest is seized

Rear rear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 20,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 19,765 miles

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

front forks slight pitting at top (both)

Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,111 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 15,902 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 15,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 12,857 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 11,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 11,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 11,106 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 10,513 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 8,109 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 8,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 6,594 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,453 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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HK57 LXG is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HK57 LXG, 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 HK57 LXG registered?

HK57 LXG is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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