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GL08 XGR

2008 Honda XL700

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,453 mi
Last recorded19,453 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XGR
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 19,453 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 18,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 18,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 18,205 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 18,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 14,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,253 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 8,245 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 6,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,127 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 5,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 3,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 2,706 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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GL08 XGR is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL08 XGR, 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 GL08 XGR registered?

GL08 XGR is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is GL08 XGR safe to buy?

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