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OY09 OLJ

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,901 mi
Last recorded57,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 OLJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 57,901 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 57,083 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 57,083 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure Locking bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 56,466 miles

OSF . bearing dust cover broken and loos

Pass 16 May 2023 54,348 miles

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

centerstand seized

Fail 25 Apr 2023 54,347 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 50,881 miles

Forks slightly corroded both stanchions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 50,881 miles

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

Forks slightly corroded both stanchions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 50,878 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Brake excessively binding pedal sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel excessively corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded both stanchions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 49,065 miles

Front Upper Forks slightly corroded top sections of both legs (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,901 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 44,901 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,684 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 25,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 10,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 9,997 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,566 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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OY09 OLJ is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY09 OLJ, 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 OY09 OLJ registered?

OY09 OLJ is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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