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XKZ 5094

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

Black Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKZ 5094
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 52,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 48,835 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 48,833 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 42,160 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 42,160 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 31,534 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 31,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 29,818 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre SCREW IN TYRE TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT ZERO ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 27,879 miles

Offside Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight also bent but still okay to use (1.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 27,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight also bent but still okay to use (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 23,993 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 23,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 21,375 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 11,179 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 10,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 9,777 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 9,777 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 8,100 miles

Front 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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XKZ 5094 is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in Black with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 18,338 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 XKZ 5094, 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 17 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 XKZ 5094 registered?

XKZ 5094 is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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