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B13 JGC

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Blue Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,065 mi
Last recorded18,065 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JGC
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 18,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 18,017 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear brake fluid on min mark

Pass 3 Mar 2023 17,605 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 17,288 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 17,258 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel spoke slightly loose front wheel spokes are slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 16,140 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 15,836 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

off side and near side fairings on fuel tank loose

Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,644 miles

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

bike poor runing and cuting out

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 8,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 7,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,958 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,326 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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B13 JGC is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Blue with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B13 JGC, 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 B13 JGC registered?

B13 JGC is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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