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LG61 WSE

2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,878 mi
Last recorded53,878 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b15,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 WSE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 50,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 45,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,143 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 44,143 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,089 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,672 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,600 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 21,671 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 15,905 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LG61 WSE is a 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG61 WSE, 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 LG61 WSE registered?

LG61 WSE is a 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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