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MK08 EJL

2008 Honda NT700V

Red Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,379 mi
Last recorded31,379 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda NT700V21,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EJL
MakeHonda
ModelNT700V
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 31,379 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 31,379 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 29,328 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 29,328 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 26,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,582 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 24,994 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 24,982 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear pads worn to the metal. Brake test will cause further damage to the disc (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 23,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 21,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 21,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 18,657 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 18,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,601 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 8,348 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 5,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 3,805 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NT700V?

Based on 14,120 MOT tests across 1,105 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
1,408
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 178
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 127
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 72
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
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MK08 EJL is a 2008 Honda NT700V in Red with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda NT700V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,159 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 NT700V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 178 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NT700V typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda NT700V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK08 EJL registered?

MK08 EJL is a 2008 Honda NT700V, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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