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WG08 YYO

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Blue Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,465 mi
Last recorded95,465 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YYO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 90,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 86,343 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,883 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,410 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,374 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,363 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,088 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,046 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,176 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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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WG08 YYO is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Blue with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG08 YYO, 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 WG08 YYO registered?

WG08 YYO is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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