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SG08 WAX

2008 Honda XL 125 V-7

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,871 mi
Last recorded17,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-715,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 WAX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 17,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,163 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,305 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,780 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 14,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 13,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,019 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,517 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 9,517 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,089 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 6,983 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2013 4,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 2,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,267 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 125 V-7?

Based on 3,112 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Drive chain excessively loose 36
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SG08 WAX is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 15,556 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-7 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG08 WAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 125 V-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG08 WAX registered?

SG08 WAX is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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