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LD09 HGL

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,251 mi
Last recorded37,251 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 HGL
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 37,251 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 36,930 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 36,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 35,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,923 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,103 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 27,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,007 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 24,007 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 14,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 11,887 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 11,884 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,580 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 VA-9?

Based on 2,589 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
1,315
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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LD09 HGL is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 18,338 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-9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD09 HGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 VA-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL 700 VA-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD09 HGL registered?

LD09 HGL is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is LD09 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 HGL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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