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LA08 PXU

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 PXU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 43,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2024 43,859 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Aftermarket LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Sprocket hub bearing has excessive free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear suspension seized/rigid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 30 May 2022 43,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 41,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 39,984 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 39,984 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,834 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 37,831 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,047 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 32,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,939 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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LA08 PXU is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA08 PXU, 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 LA08 PXU registered?

LA08 PXU is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LA08 PXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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