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CE08 FBU

2008 Honda XL700

Yellow Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,361 mi
Last recorded26,361 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FBU
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 26,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,351 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Small notch felt when steering is at centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 26,332 miles

Front front tyre cracking between tread

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Dust seal corroded/split.

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play at rear suspension linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,558 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey joint (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,667 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,065 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,377 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,670 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 12,855 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL700?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
1,123
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
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CE08 FBU is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Yellow with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE08 FBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL700 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE08 FBU registered?

CE08 FBU is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is CE08 FBU safe to buy?

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