MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
has small oil leak on engine
Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively Brake slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))
Drive Chain Slightly Loose.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
no number plate light
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
no number plate light
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 VA-8?
Based on 3,915 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX08 KLU is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AX08 KLU, 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.
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What year was AX08 KLU registered?
AX08 KLU is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 12 August 2008.
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