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RE08 CZN

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,682 mi
Last recorded32,682 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 CZN
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 32,158 miles

CHAIN HAS A FEW STIFF LINKS

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 32,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CONNECTOR JOINT HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated BOTH COVERED IN FORK OIL (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 31,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 31,730 miles

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

chain gaurd missing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 31,730 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,543 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,483 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

drive chain has some stiff links

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,479 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 18,380 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 8,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 6,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 5,272 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 5,272 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 1,626 miles

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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RE08 CZN is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE08 CZN, 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 RE08 CZN registered?

RE08 CZN is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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