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GK08 TVX

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,826 mi
Last recorded22,826 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 TVX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 22,826 miles

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in lower suspension link, where link connects to swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively clevis joint where pedal connects to master cylinder rod (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 22,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 20,555 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in suspension link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight bind on front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is getting low in centre, monitor for further wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad on nearside (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose chain is slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes in rear wheel have slight surface corrosion (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 17,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 16,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 15,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,180 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 11,035 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 9,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 8,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 6,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 4,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 4,045 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 3,875 miles

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

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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GK08 TVX is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK08 TVX, 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 GK08 TVX registered?

GK08 TVX is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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