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LA08 GVD

2008 Honda Sh 125-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

32,796 mi
Last recorded32,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Sh 125-815,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GVD
MakeHonda
ModelSh 125-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 32,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 31,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 31,848 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,132 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 31,132 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect sticking when pushed down damping gone (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 29,443 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 28,874 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 28,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 25,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 22,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 18,337 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 11 Feb 2017 18,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Front Tyre seriously under inflated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,307 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 15,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 7,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 5,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 3,893 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Sh 125-8?

Based on 3,478 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
1,642
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 37
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LA08 GVD is a 2008 Honda Sh 125-8 in Black 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 Sh 125-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,707 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 Sh 125-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA08 GVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Sh 125-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Sh 125-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA08 GVD registered?

LA08 GVD is a 2008 Honda Sh 125-8, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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