MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
Central Front Outer Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear swing arm/exhaust and shock very rusty
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s. (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 VA-8?
Based on 3,915 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB58 GBF is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LB58 GBF, 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 LB58 GBF registered?
LB58 GBF is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 7 February 2009.
Is LB58 GBF safe to buy?
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