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LG09 PJJ

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,344 mi
Last recorded82,344 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 PJJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 65,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,642 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 61,640 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,688 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 50,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 40,153 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,771 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Silencer Slightly Corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,980 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 31,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,155 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,126 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 20,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,055 miles

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

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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LG09 PJJ is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG09 PJJ, 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 LG09 PJJ registered?

LG09 PJJ is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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