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FN08 XNY

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,282 mi
Last recorded32,282 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XNY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main frame, various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower worn gear linkage pivot.

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable slight bend (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm assy. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 30,114 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 28,409 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 26,361 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 26,361 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 25,520 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 25,520 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,659 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,622 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,508 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,071 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 14,042 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 7,662 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 3,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 1,679 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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FN08 XNY is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN08 XNY, 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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FN08 XNY is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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