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WJ58 UAF

2008 Honda XL700

Blue Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

33,117 mi
Last recorded33,117 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 UAF
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 33,117 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 31,484 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 31,450 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire excessively aged 8 years (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 29,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,797 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror mounts cracked and loose ()

Fail 14 Apr 2022 28,771 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror mounts cracked and loose ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,139 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handlebars (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 28,139 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handlebars (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,644 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 27,644 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,820 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 26,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 24,918 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

couple of chain links seized

front brake binding slightly

surface corrosion on swinging arm

Pass 23 May 2016 22,141 miles

drive chain very dry

front brake pads worn to about 2mm

Pass 18 May 2015 19,364 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 19,364 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,205 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting bolt missing but exhaust is still secure

Fail 20 May 2014 17,205 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting bolt missing but exhaust is still secure

Fail 13 May 2013 14,258 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 14,258 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 10,544 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL700?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
1,123
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
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WJ58 UAF is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Blue with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,906 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 XL700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ58 UAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL700 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ58 UAF is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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