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HW58 ALU

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,900 mi
Last recorded79,900 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 ALU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 79,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear brake caliper mounting bracket worn, brake pads rattling, sliding mechanism/pin /guide worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,283 miles

Front Windshield missing

Fail 6 Jun 2024 73,283 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Mirrors fouling on windscreen (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 66,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 57,842 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 54,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 38,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 20,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 16,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 8,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 6,672 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 5,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 3,487 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise operation of hazard light switch

Fail 12 Sep 2011 3,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 3,382 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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HW58 ALU 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 87.5%.

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 HW58 ALU, 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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How do I check the history of HW58 ALU?

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What year was HW58 ALU registered?

HW58 ALU is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is HW58 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW58 ALU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW58 ALU have outstanding finance?

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