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RK08 WPM

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,494 mi
Last recorded26,494 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WPM
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 26,494 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 26,227 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 26,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 25,759 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 25,644 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 25,644 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 24,217 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 22,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 20,776 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 20,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 18,857 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 18,857 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 16,706 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 14,387 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 10,563 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 8,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,126 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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RK08 WPM is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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-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 RK08 WPM, 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 RK08 WPM registered?

RK08 WPM is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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