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OU08 YZO

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,501 mi
Last recorded23,501 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YZO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 23,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 18,536 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 18,536 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 17,641 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,641 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Feb 2014 17,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 16,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 14,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,858 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 9,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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OU08 YZO is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU08 YZO, 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 OU08 YZO registered?

OU08 YZO is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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