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LM08 JWU

2008 Honda XL125V

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,637 mi
Last recorded42,637 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda XL125V15,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 JWU
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 42,637 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension to dirty to check properly

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fairing Insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,637 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has some tight links.. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 42,637 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,914 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,550 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 37,550 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 32,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,702 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear shock bearing may need greasing

Pass 17 May 2013 24,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 16,305 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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LM08 JWU is a 2008 Honda XL125V in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 15,062 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM08 JWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL125V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM08 JWU registered?

LM08 JWU is a 2008 Honda XL125V, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LM08 JWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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