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AU09 WJJ

2009 Honda XL

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,634 mi
Last recorded8,634 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL8,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 WJJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 8,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 6,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 5,059 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 5,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 1,706 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 1,346 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 1,280 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal goes all the way down on first stroke (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 828 miles

Rear brake has long travel. possibly needs bleeding

How Reliable is the Honda XL?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Horn not working 12
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AU09 WJJ is a 2009 Honda XL in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 8,968 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 WJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 WJJ registered?

AU09 WJJ is a 2009 Honda XL, first registered on 4 April 2009.

Is AU09 WJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 WJJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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