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OV10 ELH

2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,464 mi
Last recorded26,464 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-916,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 ELH
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 26,464 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 26,464 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 26,456 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 26,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 25,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 20,921 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 18,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 10,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 9,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 4,094 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 4,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 1,212 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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OV10 ELH is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV10 ELH, 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 OV10 ELH registered?

OV10 ELH is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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