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AX08 KLU

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,739 mi
Last recorded51,739 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KLU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,623 miles

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.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,455 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

no number plate light

Fail 20 Jul 2016 33,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,621 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 21,532 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 10,889 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2014 10,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,255 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,008 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 6,847 miles

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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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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AX08 KLU is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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