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CA08 ZTW

2008 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,452 mi
Last recorded22,452 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL125V15,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZTW
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 22,452 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 22,450 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 22,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 22,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 21,749 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 21,741 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 21,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,194 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush REAR, LOWER BUSH. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,037 miles

OIL STAIN FRONT FORKS

SLIGHT PLAY REAR SHOCK, LOWER BUSH

Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,757 miles

SLIGHT PLAY REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSH

Fail 13 Jul 2018 20,757 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSH

Stop lamp not working WHEN FRONT BRAKE APPLIED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,216 miles

SLIGHT DRAG FRONT WHEEL

Fail 13 Jul 2017 20,216 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

SLIGHT DRAG FRONT WHEEL

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,357 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 16,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,604 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,241 miles

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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CA08 ZTW is a 2008 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA08 ZTW, 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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What year was CA08 ZTW registered?

CA08 ZTW is a 2008 Honda XL125V, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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