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MK10 VPX

2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-916,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 VPX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,228 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,480 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 67,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,965 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,965 miles

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,513 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,369 miles

Drive chain slightly tight when person sat on bike (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,536 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 58,488 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,135 miles

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

Front wires around headstock slightly tight

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,953 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,409 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 42,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,622 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,770 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,118 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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MK10 VPX is a 2010 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 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 16,523 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 MK10 VPX, 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 16 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 MK10 VPX registered?

MK10 VPX is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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