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SM10 YOA

2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,609 mi
Last recorded45,609 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-916,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 YOA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 44,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 42,441 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 36,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,458 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion BOTH (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 30,458 miles

Exhaust mounting missing REAR INSECURE (7.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion BOTH (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,845 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 27,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,757 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 YOA is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

SM10 YOA is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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The MOT history for SM10 YOA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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