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LD08 CYX

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,320 mi
Last recorded20,320 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 CYX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 20,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 19,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 18,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 18,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2022 14,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 9,864 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 9,864 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 9,256 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 9,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 9,148 miles

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

Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Oct 2020 9,148 miles

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

Rear tyre perished

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swing arm nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 8,766 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 8,764 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 8,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 8,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 8,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,608 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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LD08 CYX is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-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 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 LD08 CYX, 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 LD08 CYX registered?

LD08 CYX is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LD08 CYX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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