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LG59 TUY

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,824 mi
Last recorded37,824 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 TUY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 37,824 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Front Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 37,807 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear Brakes (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake excessively binding Front Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 36,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 36,566 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 32,738 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 31,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,946 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 30,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 21,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,577 miles

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

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

Silencer Slightly Corroded

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 10,124 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,213 miles

Rear 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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LG59 TUY is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG59 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG59 TUY registered?

LG59 TUY is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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