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FH57 XGR

2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,628 mi
Last recorded35,628 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-612,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 XGR
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 35,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 35,607 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front suspension not returning correctly (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer case slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 32,361 miles

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

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

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

brake and clutch levers broken

n/s/f indicator loose

o/s/f indicator lens missing

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2021 31,716 miles

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

travel on front brake lever

Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,512 miles

brake and clutch lever

front brake travel and pad to disc position

indicators not fitted

main beam tell tale on dip

Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,512 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 31,512 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,115 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 28,115 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 22,300 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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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FH57 XGR is a 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH57 XGR, 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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FH57 XGR is a 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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