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CV58 JOH

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 JOH
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,937 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 37,930 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Brocken (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 37,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 37,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 34,737 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 27,445 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,190 miles

Front Front tyre perished slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,955 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 11,012 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,144 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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CV58 JOH is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CV58 JOH, 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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CV58 JOH is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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