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LV09 OZM

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

Red Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,490 mi
Last recorded29,490 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 OZM
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 29,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,641 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 28,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 26,493 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 26,493 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 20,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 17,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 16,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,364 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 9,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 9,559 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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LV09 OZM is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in Red with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV09 OZM, 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 LV09 OZM registered?

LV09 OZM is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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