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GJ57 TNO

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Red Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 TNO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 17,923 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 17,923 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022
Pass 30 Nov 2021
Pass 14 Dec 2020
Pass 5 Nov 2019

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 17,559 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 17,559 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017
Fail 14 Nov 2017

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,258 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,264 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 14,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 11,828 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 9,849 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 6,725 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 4,369 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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GJ57 TNO is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Red with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ57 TNO, 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 GJ57 TNO registered?

GJ57 TNO is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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