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CA09 XFB

2009 Honda XL700

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,352 mi
Last recorded43,352 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL70016,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 XFB
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 43,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 41,750 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 40,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 35,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 34,736 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,451 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 33,451 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 31,960 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 31,960 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,420 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,251 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 21,251 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,686 miles

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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CA09 XFB is a 2009 Honda XL700 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,306 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 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 CA09 XFB, 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 17 years old, this Honda XL700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA09 XFB registered?

CA09 XFB is a 2009 Honda XL700, first registered on 4 August 2009.

Is CA09 XFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA09 XFB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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