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DV08 YVD

2008 Honda XL700

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,113 mi
Last recorded34,113 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 YVD
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 34,113 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 33,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 33,809 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 33,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 33,613 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 33,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer! (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 33,377 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer! (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,310 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 32,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,759 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 30,759 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 29,465 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 29,465 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 May 2016 25,084 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 May 2016 25,084 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 20,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,382 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 17,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,633 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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DV08 YVD is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV08 YVD, 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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DV08 YVD is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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