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CE08 EYY

2008 Honda XL 125 V-7

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,559 mi
Last recorded45,559 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-715,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 EYY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 45,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 45,559 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front both bolts missing

Pass 27 Feb 2025 44,039 miles

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

Rear bolt on tyre 90 angled valve able to be rotated but not leaking

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 41,979 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,240 miles

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

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

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

uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2023 40,240 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,745 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake cracked (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 37,745 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake cracked (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,093 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,198 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 35,198 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,011 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 32,008 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,420 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,230 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,114 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 12,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 11,457 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2013 11,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 11,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 10,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 6,379 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-7?

Based on 3,112 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Drive chain excessively loose 36
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CE08 EYY is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 15,556 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 XL 125 V-7 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 EYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE08 EYY is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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