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HW58 AMO

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

11,547 mi
Last recorded11,547 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 AMO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 11,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 9,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 9,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 8,918 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 8,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 8,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 8,245 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 8,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 7,798 miles

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 7,798 miles

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 7,366 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 7,366 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 6,723 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 6,723 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 5,992 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 5,992 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014
Fail 22 Aug 2014 5,272 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 4,362 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012
Fail 7 Sep 2012 3,516 miles

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

Advise non standard plug in rear tyre

Advise rear trye slightly perished

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 2,743 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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HW58 AMO is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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 HW58 AMO, 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 HW58 AMO registered?

HW58 AMO is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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