MOT Status
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41,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
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)
Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT
Nearside Rider foot rear worn on pin
n/s/f footpeg spring missing
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
n/s/f footpeg spring missing
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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 VA-8?
Based on 3,915 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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