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CA08 MKU

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,647 mi
Last recorded35,647 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MKU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 35,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 29,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 26,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 24,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 20,752 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 20,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 15,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 13,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 12,768 miles

Offside dust seal corrosion

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

fork tubes pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,110 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 11,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 9,763 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 9,763 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,440 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 4,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,134 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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CA08 MKU is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA08 MKU, 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 CA08 MKU registered?

CA08 MKU is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is CA08 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 MKU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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