MOT Status
ValidMileage
28,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 MXV is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FG08 MXV, 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 FG08 MXV registered?
FG08 MXV is a 2008 Honda XL 700 VA-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is FG08 MXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 MXV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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