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YD58 XHN

2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,030 mi
Last recorded25,030 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-815,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 XHN
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-8
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 25,030 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 23,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 21,725 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 20,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 17,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 13,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 11,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 8,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 8,760 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 8,760 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 8,661 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,350 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,544 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 7,078 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,555 miles

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

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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YD58 XHN is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YD58 XHN, 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 YD58 XHN registered?

YD58 XHN is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YD58 XHN safe to buy?

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