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WJ08 LFA

2008 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,187 mi
Last recorded14,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-815,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 LFA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 14,187 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,157 miles

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

rear brake calliper piston corroded

rear tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Apr 2016 14,147 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 13,735 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 12,676 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 12,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,708 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 11,708 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 9,537 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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WJ08 LFA is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ08 LFA, 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 WJ08 LFA registered?

WJ08 LFA is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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