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CY08 OBL

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,180 mi
Last recorded41,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 OBL
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 41,180 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 38,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 36,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,826 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 34,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Slightly pitted. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Slightly pitted. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,731 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,953 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 30,857 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,681 miles

Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT

Fail 21 Jul 2016 28,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,136 miles

Nearside Rider foot rear worn on pin

Pass 14 Jun 2014

n/s/f footpeg spring missing

Fail 14 Jun 2014

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

n/s/f footpeg spring missing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,155 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 26,140 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 14,245 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,245 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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CY08 OBL is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CY08 OBL, 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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CY08 OBL is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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