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CE09 HBU

2009 Honda XL700

Grey Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,224 mi
Last recorded32,224 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL70016,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 HBU
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 32,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 30,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 24,293 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 23,281 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 22,806 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Flat spots visible on both front discs. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Corrosion to front brake pad backing plates

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,541 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 19,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 12,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 6,640 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 5,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 5,389 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 5,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 5,051 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 4,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 3,673 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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CE09 HBU is a 2009 Honda XL700 in Grey with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,306 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 CE09 HBU, 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 17 years old, this Honda XL700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE09 HBU registered?

CE09 HBU is a 2009 Honda XL700, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is CE09 HBU safe to buy?

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