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MM08 YUY

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,016 mi
Last recorded38,016 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 YUY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 38,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 36,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 35,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,309 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,247 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated inside mount area (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,180 miles

Front FRONT TYRE WEARING ON RIGHT SIDE

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,783 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 28,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,522 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 9,020 miles

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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MM08 YUY is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM08 YUY, 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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What year was MM08 YUY registered?

MM08 YUY is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is MM08 YUY safe to buy?

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