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NU08 WFB

2008 Honda XL 125 V-7

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-715,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 WFB
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 46,588 miles

1 x Headlamp dipped beam U/S

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 42,398 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 38,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,331 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 35,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 31,347 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 27,813 miles

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot in chain (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

lower exhaust clamp missing

Fail 25 Jul 2020 27,813 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight tight spot in chain (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

lower exhaust clamp missing

Pass 5 Aug 2019 24,992 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight fluctuation on brake tester (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,066 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 18,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,731 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,437 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

slight sticking when spun backwards

Fail 9 Apr 2016 13,437 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

slight sticking when spun backwards

Pass 12 Dec 2014 8,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 5,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 4,478 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 3,662 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-7?

Based on 3,112 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Drive chain excessively loose 36
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NU08 WFB is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 15,556 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-7 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU08 WFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU08 WFB registered?

NU08 WFB is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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