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KU09 KTV

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Red Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,672 mi
Last recorded13,672 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-816,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 KTV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 13,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 12,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 12,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 11,443 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 11,431 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

centre stand seized in the up position

Pass 11 Mar 2020 8,765 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 8,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 8,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 6,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 5,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 3,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 2,786 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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KU09 KTV is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Red with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 16,558 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 KU09 KTV, 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 17 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 KU09 KTV registered?

KU09 KTV is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is KU09 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 KTV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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