CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV57 XZF

2008 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,723 mi
Last recorded22,723 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL125V15,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XZF
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 22,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 18,144 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 17,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 17,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 17,010 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 16,283 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,917 miles

Rear SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Fail 4 Jun 2019 14,901 miles

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

Rear SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 2 May 2018 12,422 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 12,422 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,122 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 11,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 10,223 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 9,174 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,079 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
Full Honda XL125V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV57 XZF is a 2008 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 15,062 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV57 XZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL125V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV57 XZF?

You can check the full history of FV57 XZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV57 XZF registered?

FV57 XZF is a 2008 Honda XL125V, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is FV57 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 XZF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV57 XZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV57 XZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.