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WN08 GVR

2008 Honda XL125V

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,640 mi
Last recorded30,640 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda XL125V15,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 GVR
MakeHonda
ModelXL125V
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 27,113 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust pipework corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,870 miles

Central exhaust pipes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 25,975 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,471 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 22,462 miles

Central Suspension arm insecurely attached Swinging arm loose at central mount. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking Brake fluid leaking on mastercylinder banjo connector (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust guard loose due to missing fixings (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp fairing loose due to several missing fixings

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Muffler has slight leak and has been patched up. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Mirror loose,lightly to become detached

Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,413 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 20,413 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure Slider rubber missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,851 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,857 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 15,857 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 12,827 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 10,202 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,408 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 8,388 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake slight bind

Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,298 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 6,850 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL125V?

Based on 34,334 MOT tests across 2,948 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,948
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 966
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 805
Drive chain excessively loose 627
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 560
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 520
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WN08 GVR is a 2008 Honda XL125V in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL125V models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 15,062 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 XL125V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN08 GVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL125V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL125V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WN08 GVR is a 2008 Honda XL125V, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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