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B28 WMD

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,294 mi
Last recorded12,294 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 WMD
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 12,294 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 10,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 10,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 10,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 10,162 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 10,157 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 10,148 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 10,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 9,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 9,888 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 9,888 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 9,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 9,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 7,693 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,263 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 6,229 miles

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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B28 WMD is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B28 WMD, 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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What year was B28 WMD registered?

B28 WMD is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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