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LC58 BVX

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,349 mi
Last recorded44,349 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 BVX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,349 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 41,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,224 miles

Rear REAR WHEEL BEARING BIT GRITTY

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,788 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,974 miles

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

head bearing has slight notch wheel rased

Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

slight play in swing arm bushe

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,126 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 34,126 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,681 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,788 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,788 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,845 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

TIGHT SPOTS ON DRIVE CHAIN

Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,763 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 12,745 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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LC58 BVX is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC58 BVX, 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 LC58 BVX registered?

LC58 BVX is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 8 November 2008.

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