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EN08 XUA

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,983 mi
Last recorded46,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 XUA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 46,983 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 46,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,506 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 45,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,333 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 45,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 44,580 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 44,580 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,066 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 42,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,814 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 36,071 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,969 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 28,969 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,788 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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EN08 XUA is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN08 XUA, 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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EN08 XUA is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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