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SM08 EHC

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,275 mi
Last recorded16,275 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 EHC
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 16,275 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 16,175 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 16,175 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 12,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,918 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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SM08 EHC is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM08 EHC, 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 SM08 EHC registered?

SM08 EHC is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is SM08 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 EHC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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