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RK08 WUW

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WUW
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 46,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 46,305 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,243 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 44,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,544 miles

indicator operation slow to react when switch used

Fail 11 Apr 2019 32,544 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

drive chain devoid of lubricant

indicator operation slow to react when switch used

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,522 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 26,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

nsf headlamp bul missing , bur osf is present and meets mot standards

slight bind to front brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,583 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 19,583 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

high beam tell tale allways illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,389 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

nail in rear tyre tread

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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RK08 WUW 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 RK08 WUW, 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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RK08 WUW is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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