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FV57 LME

2007 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Blue Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,342 mi
Last recorded49,342 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda XL 700 VA-821,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 LME
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,863 miles

rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 48,426 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 48,082 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,491 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,088 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 17,999 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2013 14,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 12,516 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 8,268 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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FV57 LME is a 2007 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Blue with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL 700 VA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 21,086 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 FV57 LME, 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 19 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 FV57 LME registered?

FV57 LME is a 2007 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is FV57 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 LME shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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