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DE08 UVO

2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,438 mi
Last recorded61,438 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-612,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UVO
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 61,438 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 61,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Forks slightly corroded Chrome stanchions have corrosion pit marks (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Oil leak

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 60,464 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 60,440 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (hits stopper) (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does not illuminate when rear brake is applied (not connected. spring missing) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 59,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,296 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,466 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,065 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,493 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 40,430 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,881 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,015 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 27,094 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,862 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front brake caliper slightly binding

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,871 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

chain lube on rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 4,084 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 1,318 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-6?

Based on 4,158 MOT tests across 499 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
499
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 53
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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DE08 UVO is a 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 12,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Xr 125 L-6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 UVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE08 UVO is a 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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