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MJ04 MUC

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Red Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,674 mi
Last recorded19,674 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 MUC
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 19,674 miles

Front Tyre perished in tread.

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 19,674 miles

Front Tyre perished in tread.

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 16,381 miles

rear tyre deformed

Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,175 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Mar 2016 15,172 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,755 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 14,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,494 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 12,459 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 12,459 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,824 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 10,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,166 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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MJ04 MUC is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Red with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ04 MUC, 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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MJ04 MUC is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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