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LB08 ZZK

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,317 mi
Last recorded24,317 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ZZK
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 24,317 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 24,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 23,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 23,589 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,236 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Slight bind on front brake

Fail 11 Sep 2015 22,955 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls Horn switch foul tank causing it to operate (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Handle bar position

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,445 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Slight bind on rear brake

Fail 20 Aug 2014 14,200 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 7,488 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 7,488 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,858 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 6,858 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

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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LB08 ZZK is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB08 ZZK, 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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LB08 ZZK is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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