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FT08 BVU

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,891 mi
Last recorded29,891 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 BVU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 29,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 25,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 22,580 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 22,580 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 19,089 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 19,055 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 16,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 11,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 9,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 8,361 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 8,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,398 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 6,398 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 3,198 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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FT08 BVU is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT08 BVU, 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 FT08 BVU registered?

FT08 BVU is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 6 July 2008.

Is FT08 BVU safe to buy?

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