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2008 Honda Xr125l MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xr125l models manufactured in 2008, based on 954 real MOT test results.

70.3%
Pass Rate
29.7%
Fail Rate
954
Total Tests
14,618
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2008 Honda Xr125l MOT Analysis

The 2008 Honda Xr125l has an MOT pass rate of 70.3% based on 954 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,618 miles on the odometer. With a 29.7% failure rate, the 2008 Xr125l is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2008 Honda Xr125l is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 0.6% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 0.2%. Motorcycle wheels follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 2008 models only. The overall Xr125l page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 0.6%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.2%
Motorcycle wheels 0.2%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.6%6
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.2%2
3Motorcycle Wheels0.2%2
4Motorcycle Brakes0.1%1
5Motorcycle Steering0.1%1
6Motorcycle Tyres0.1%1
7Identification Of The Vehicle0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 14,618 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.43% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.14% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.14% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.07% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.07% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.07% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.07% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.430.6%6
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.140.2%2
Motorcycle wheels0.140.2%2
Motorcycle brakes0.070.1%1
Motorcycle steering0.070.1%1
Motorcycle tyres0.070.1%1
Identification of the vehicle0.070.1%1

Mileage Statistics

14,618
Mean
14,296
Median
7,867
25th Percentile
27,193
75th Percentile
20.32% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2008 Honda Xr125l has an MOT pass rate of 70.3% based on 954 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,618 miles on the odometer. With a 29.7% failure rate, the 2008 Xr125l is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2008 Honda Xr125l, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 14,618 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2008 Honda Xr125l models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2008 Honda Xr125l models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle wheels — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2008 Honda Xr125l models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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