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CA57 DTY

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Blue Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,696 mi
Last recorded32,696 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 DTY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 32,696 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively cush drive rubbers. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 32,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 29,375 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))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 29,296 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 27,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 25,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 23,978 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 23,977 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 22,243 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,182 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 17,125 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 17,125 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly incorrectly fitted heated grips (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,653 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,667 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 13,567 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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CA57 DTY is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Blue with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CA57 DTY, 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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CA57 DTY is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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