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DL08 EPO

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,885 mi
Last recorded21,885 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EPO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 21,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 21,466 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handling. (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering. (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 21,466 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handling. (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering. (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust can. (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre side wall lightly cracking and perishing.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handling. (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering. (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 19,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 19,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,674 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,384 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear swinging arm bushes. (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Aug 2015 16,384 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when foot brake applied (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear swinging arm bushes. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 14,609 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 14,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,439 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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DL08 EPO 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 DL08 EPO, 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 DL08 EPO registered?

DL08 EPO is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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