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Honda XL 125 V-8

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 125 cc

LP08 BTVMOT history

LP08 BTV is a silver petrol Honda XL 125 V-8 first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 34,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
34,640 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 BTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
XL 125 V-8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
125 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 BTV was last recorded at 34,640 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2012: 14,749 miles, lower than 14,787 miles on 19 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
32,339 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,301 miles
Average per year
1,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,640 miles
  • 2024 – 32,339 miles
  • 2021 – 31,673 miles
  • 2020 – 28,609 miles
  • 2019 – 26,820 miles
  • 2013 – 23,745 miles
  • 2012 – 14,749 miles
  • 2011 – 12,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,640 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,640 miles (+2,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    34,640 miles
    Test number
    958797589658
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Pass32,339 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    32,339 miles
    Test number
    641714388134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,673 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,673 miles
    Test number
    166692908447
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass28,609 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,609 miles
    Test number
    938558766652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,820 miles (+3,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    26,820 miles
    Test number
    370839470672
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail23,745 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    167814353266
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteNumber plate light not working at time of test.

  7. Pass23,745 miles (+8,996)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    605204653225
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteNumber plate light not working at time of test.

  8. Pass14,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,749 miles
    Test number
    419026252210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail14,749 miles (-38)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,749 miles
    Test number
    877156552208
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  10. Pass14,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,787 miles
    Test number
    837631502234
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Fail14,787 miles (+2,103)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,787 miles
    Test number
    649661902261
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass12,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,684 miles
    Test number
    937197591100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 BTV

Does LP08 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 BTV is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 BTV?
The MOT on LP08 BTV is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 BTV done?
LP08 BTV was recorded at 34,640 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 1,517 miles a year.
Has LP08 BTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 BTV has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on LP08 BTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 BTV find?
LP08 BTV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy.

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