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AO58 FRV

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Red Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,692 mi
Last recorded9,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FRV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 9,692 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 9,684 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 9,518 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 9,199 miles

Exhaust clamp rusty

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 8,804 miles

Exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2022 8,546 miles

Exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2021 8,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 8,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 7,771 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2018 7,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 6,113 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 6,113 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil R/H (2.3.3)

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 VA-8?

Based on 3,915 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
1,168
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Drive chain excessively loose 20
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AO58 FRV is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Red with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 15,817 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 700 VA-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 VA-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL 700 VA-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO58 FRV registered?

AO58 FRV is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is AO58 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 FRV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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