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LA08 TFO

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,074 mi
Last recorded23,074 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 TFO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 23,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 22,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 22,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 22,144 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 22,144 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 20,035 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 19,876 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 18,953 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

throttle a little stiff on right lock

Pass 27 Feb 2016 17,290 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,303 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 11,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 4,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 4,118 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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LA08 TFO is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LA08 TFO, 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 LA08 TFO registered?

LA08 TFO is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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