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CE08 YXK

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,753 mi
Last recorded81,753 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 YXK
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 81,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 81,753 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 72,623 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 67,403 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pro link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handle bar heated grip slightly loose

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Poor running

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

Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Fail 9 May 2024 67,403 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pro link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handle bar heated grip slightly loose

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Poor running

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

Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 66,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,194 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 47,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,766 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 22,766 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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CE08 YXK is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CE08 YXK, 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 CE08 YXK registered?

CE08 YXK is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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