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VLZ 2809

2008 Honda XL 125 V-7

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,469 mi
Last recorded46,469 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-715,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 2809
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 46,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,642 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,531 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 32,171 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 30,105 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 26,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,720 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 22,720 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 19,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,361 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Jun 2015 12,361 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 8,228 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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VLZ 2809 is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLZ 2809, 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 VLZ 2809 registered?

VLZ 2809 is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is VLZ 2809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 2809 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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