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OV08 YFM

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,260 mi
Last recorded30,260 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YFM
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 30,260 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 30,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 30,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 26,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 23,976 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 23,974 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 21,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 21,830 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 21,823 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,241 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 17,228 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,105 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 14,371 miles

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.

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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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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