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PE08 CGK

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,081 mi
Last recorded22,081 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 CGK
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,081 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 22,081 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,558 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 20,558 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded rear lever catching engine case (3.2.A1h)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 18,104 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 13,928 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 13,925 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 11,874 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 11,874 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 9,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,602 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 8,602 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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PE08 CGK is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PE08 CGK, 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 PE08 CGK registered?

PE08 CGK is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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