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FD08 FZO

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,938 mi
Last recorded55,938 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FZO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 55,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 53,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 52,440 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 49,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,330 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 22,330 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,035 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,459 miles

play rear mono shock linkage

Fail 9 Jul 2012 18,458 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

play rear mono shock linkage

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,169 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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FD08 FZO is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD08 FZO, 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 FD08 FZO registered?

FD08 FZO is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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