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WJ61 FYC

2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,527 mi
Last recorded32,527 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b15,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 FYC
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 Va-b
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 32,527 miles

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

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

main stand slightly seized and return spring weak

reg plate starting to fade

Pass 2 May 2025 31,567 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 31,567 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 27,824 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Pitting to front forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 24,930 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))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2022 22,226 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 22,224 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,909 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 21,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 15,483 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,210 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 8,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 4,786 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 Va-b?

Based on 1,530 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
1,203
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Drive chain excessively loose 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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WJ61 FYC is a 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,461 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-b fails its MOT is drive chain excessively loose, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ61 FYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 Va-b typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Honda XL 700 Va-b is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ61 FYC registered?

WJ61 FYC is a 2011 Honda XL 700 Va-b, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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