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WK08 UMW

2008 Honda XL 125 V-7

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,453 mi
Last recorded27,453 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 125 V-715,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 UMW
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 27,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 27,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 26,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 24,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,632 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 21,632 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 14,884 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 7,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 7,060 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 4,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 3,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 3,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 2,689 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 1,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,660 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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WK08 UMW 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 WK08 UMW, 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 WK08 UMW registered?

WK08 UMW is a 2008 Honda XL 125 V-7, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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