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WU10 LMY

2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,094 mi
Last recorded36,094 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-916,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU10 LMY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 36,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,874 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 35,642 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgs deflection front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 35,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,079 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 35,078 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 34,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,609 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 30,620 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 27,625 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 27,287 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,287 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 19,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,600 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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WU10 LMY is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU10 LMY, 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 WU10 LMY registered?

WU10 LMY is a 2010 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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