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RA08 LFY

2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,646 mi
Last recorded14,646 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-612,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LFY
MakeHonda
ModelXr 125 L-6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 14,646 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 14,644 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 14,639 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 14,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 14,618 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 14,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 14,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,476 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,799 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Mar 2017 11,799 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Mar 2017 11,796 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,253 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 7,253 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 15,102 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 5 Sep 2012 3,250 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

handle bars bent

Fail 5 Sep 2012 3,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

handle bars bent

Pass 23 Jun 2011 1,498 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Xr 125 L-6?

Based on 4,158 MOT tests across 499 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
499
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 53
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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RA08 LFY is a 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 12,020 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 Xr 125 L-6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 LFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Xr 125 L-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Xr 125 L-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA08 LFY registered?

RA08 LFY is a 2008 Honda Xr 125 L-6, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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