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LC08 YFG

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,959 mi
Last recorded13,959 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YFG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 13,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,500 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 13,500 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 12,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 11,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 11,095 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 11,095 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 11,082 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 9,720 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 7,966 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 7,966 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,145 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 6,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 4,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 4,173 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 1,676 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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LC08 YFG is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC08 YFG, 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 LC08 YFG registered?

LC08 YFG is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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