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MK09 LVE

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,743 mi
Last recorded25,743 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 LVE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 25,743 miles

Rear Suspect tyre stating to perish

Fail 22 Jul 2026 25,743 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspect tyre stating to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2025 23,145 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 23,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 23,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 23,139 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 23,137 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 23,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 21,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 20,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 18,993 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015
Pass 15 Mar 2014 7,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 2,703 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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MK09 LVE is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK09 LVE, 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 MK09 LVE registered?

MK09 LVE is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is MK09 LVE safe to buy?

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