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BL57 WRZ

2008 Honda XL700

Blue Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,577 mi
Last recorded28,577 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WRZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 28,577 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 28,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 28,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 26,771 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 22,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 21,452 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,807 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 20,807 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,937 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 12,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 9,819 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 9,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,146 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL700?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
1,123
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
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BL57 WRZ is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Blue with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 WRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL700 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL57 WRZ registered?

BL57 WRZ is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is BL57 WRZ safe to buy?

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