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LC11 XYS

2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,590 mi
Last recorded55,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b15,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 XYS
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 55,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,841 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 50,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,425 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,989 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 44,590 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,767 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 39,767 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,637 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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 23 Jan 2018 35,637 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,314 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 32,314 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,282 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Silencer Slightly Corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 24,762 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 17,842 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-b?

Based on 1,530 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
1,203
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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LC11 XYS is a 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,461 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-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC11 XYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC11 XYS registered?

LC11 XYS is a 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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