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LN08 YTG

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,005 mi
Last recorded40,005 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YTG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,983 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,019 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,335 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,335 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,867 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 25,867 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,637 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 23,637 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,008 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,663 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 6,034 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 VA-8?

Based on 3,915 MOT tests across 392 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
1,168
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Drive chain excessively loose 20
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LN08 YTG is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 15,817 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-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN08 YTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 VA-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL 700 VA-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN08 YTG registered?

LN08 YTG is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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