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LG08 EVD

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,863 mi
Last recorded45,863 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 EVD
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,387 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 42,387 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm front pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 38,445 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,907 miles

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

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

Nearside handle bar grip partial insecure

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 34,907 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside handle bar grip partial insecure

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 30,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,788 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 24,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,106 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 18,231 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 18,231 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 15,087 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 13,181 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 13,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,031 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 10,013 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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LG08 EVD is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver 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 LG08 EVD, 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 LG08 EVD registered?

LG08 EVD is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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