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AO08 VRU

2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,721 mi
Last recorded34,721 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-612,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VRU
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 34,721 miles

Front Brake cylinder damaged Body of cylinder broken near lever pivot (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front tyre has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords. Tool box insecure.

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure R/H/R indicator loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame near rear footrests corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Handlebars slightly to right - with wheels straight (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 32,028 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,259 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,367 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (Rear Shock Absorber Spring) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 21,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded Shock absorber spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Road spring corroded Rear shock absorber spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 19,779 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 18,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 18,131 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. To RHS (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,608 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 12,003 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 10,154 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake pads dragging slightly

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 8,883 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,883 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 6,651 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-6?

Based on 4,158 MOT tests across 499 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
499
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 53
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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AO08 VRU is a 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 12,020 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 Xr 125 L-6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 VRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO08 VRU is a 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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