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HY09 JEJ

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,171 mi
Last recorded43,171 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 JEJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 43,171 miles

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

EARLY SIGNS OF FRONT BRAKE BIND.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 40,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rusty and repaired with putty (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 40,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rusty and repaired with putty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 30,294 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 30,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,778 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 26,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,944 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,646 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,630 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 19,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,213 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 VA-9?

Based on 2,589 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
1,315
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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HY09 JEJ is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 18,338 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-9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY09 JEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 VA-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL 700 VA-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY09 JEJ registered?

HY09 JEJ is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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