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WU09 WKE

2009 Honda XL 125 V-8

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,788 mi
Last recorded28,788 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 125 V-820,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 WKE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 125 V-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 28,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 27,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,572 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 26,572 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 24,214 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 24,214 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 24,210 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,628 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 21,628 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,523 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 9,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 7,165 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 7,157 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 5,846 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 5,834 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 1,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 1,120 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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WU09 WKE is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 20,152 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 WU09 WKE, 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 17 years old, this Honda XL 125 V-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU09 WKE is a 2009 Honda XL 125 V-8, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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