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HK08 YTM

2008 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL125V15,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YTM
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 41,968 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))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc slightly warped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 38,684 miles

brake fluid low in front and rear brake systems

Pass 5 Mar 2022 36,923 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly distorted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,195 miles

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

front brake disc distorted.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 35,195 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed rear tyre perished around sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

front brake disc distorted.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,667 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,809 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 31,809 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 30,105 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre perished.

Fail 17 Mar 2018 30,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing pad pin blanking plug (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre perished.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,355 miles

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

front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,665 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Mar 2016 26,665 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front and rear tyres slightly perished

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,524 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,156 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,900 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 1 Mar 2013 19,843 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2012 15,130 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

rear brake sticking slightly

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
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HK08 YTM 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 73.7%.

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 HK08 YTM, 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.

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HK08 YTM is a 2008 Honda XL125V, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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