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SB08 YYR

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,031 mi
Last recorded45,031 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YYR
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 45,031 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 43,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,821 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,804 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation foot brake (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,455 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight bind to front brake

Fail 5 Jul 2017 42,454 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam to dip (1.2.4)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,501 miles

Front slight bind in brake

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,558 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 5,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 5,075 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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SB08 YYR is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB08 YYR, 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 SB08 YYR registered?

SB08 YYR is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SB08 YYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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