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SM10 EPA

2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,657 mi
Last recorded18,657 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-916,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 EPA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 18,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 17,600 miles

Rear Tyre perished cracking

Rear Wheel, slight corrosion at base of spokes

Pass 23 Sep 2023 17,472 miles

Rear Tyre perished cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2022 16,096 miles

Offside Rear slight perishing rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2022 16,096 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 14,319 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 14,319 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle not closing (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2020 14,319 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle not closing (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,235 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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SM10 EPA is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM10 EPA, 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 SM10 EPA registered?

SM10 EPA is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is SM10 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 EPA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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