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KJ08 BWG

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,882 mi
Last recorded28,882 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BWG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 28,882 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 28,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,166 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 16,166 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 9,283 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,139 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 14,135 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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KJ08 BWG is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJ08 BWG, 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 KJ08 BWG registered?

KJ08 BWG is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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