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LD08 OCP

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,218 mi
Last recorded20,218 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 20,218 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 20,218 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 20,086 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 20,086 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 19,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 19,593 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls in operative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 18,743 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 18,384 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 18,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 13,253 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 13,253 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 12,763 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 11,784 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 10,835 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 10,350 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 10,350 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 10,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 8,944 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 8,944 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,646 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 OCP is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD08 OCP, 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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LD08 OCP is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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