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EK58 ELJ

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,452 mi
Last recorded28,452 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 ELJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 28,452 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 25,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose worn pivot (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 25,959 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose worn pivot (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 25,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,175 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,715 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 14,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,111 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 11,111 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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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EK58 ELJ is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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-8 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK58 ELJ, 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 EK58 ELJ registered?

EK58 ELJ is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 4 October 2008.

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