MOT Status
ValidMileage
30,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cylinder manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp light intensity reduced dim on dip beam (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working BRAKE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Footrest missing X2 (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-8?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 YFM is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 OV08 YFM, 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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OV08 YFM is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 17 May 2008.
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