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FN08 XMJ

2008 Honda XL700

Blue Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,297 mi
Last recorded62,297 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XMJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 62,297 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,548 miles

CLUTCH LEVER PIVOT WORN

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO ITS LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,049 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

REAR CALIPER MOUNT WORN

Fail 17 Sep 2021 49,908 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

CLUTCH PIVOT WORN

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

LEFT HAND SWITCHGEAR LOOSE

REAR CALIPER MOUNT WORN

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play WHEEL RAISED (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

bar ends missing

Pass 23 Nov 2019 38,841 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock upper bush worn,slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 38,752 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock upper bush worn,slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 34,299 miles

Chain guard missing Chain guard not correctly installed, off on the inner tab. ()

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose Right rear foot peg non operate. (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,474 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

No pillion footrests fitted but hand holds are present

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Oct 2016 20,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component missing retaining bolt snaped (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 15,605 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 14,804 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,292 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 13,292 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,043 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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FN08 XMJ is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Blue with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN08 XMJ, 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 FN08 XMJ registered?

FN08 XMJ is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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