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AJ08 FDS

2008 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,916 mi
Last recorded55,916 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda XL125V15,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 FDS
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 55,916 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 55,916 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,251 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 53,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,364 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 31,762 miles

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

drive chain needs clean grease and adjustment

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,249 miles

front tyre worn low -very close to limit

rear tyre poor with age cracking and cuts on sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2013 15,914 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

handle bars slighty bent

Fail 10 Aug 2013 15,914 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

handle bars slighty bent

Pass 10 Sep 2011 11,355 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 11,192 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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AJ08 FDS is a 2008 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 15,062 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ08 FDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL125V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ08 FDS is a 2008 Honda XL125V, first registered on 24 August 2008.

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