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EA08 BVE

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,739 mi
Last recorded41,739 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BVE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,739 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 41,425 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 39,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 39,611 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 38,945 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 38,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,993 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 34,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 23,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 17,061 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 14,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 12,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,827 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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EA08 BVE is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 BVE, 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 EA08 BVE registered?

EA08 BVE is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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