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GL58 NLE

2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9

White Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-918,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 NLE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 700 VA-9
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 58,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 55,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 48,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,273 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,483 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 25,458 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 24,590 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 24,590 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 16,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,183 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Honda XL 700 VA-9?

Based on 2,589 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
1,315
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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GL58 NLE is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 in White with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 18,338 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-9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL58 NLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 700 VA-9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Honda XL 700 VA-9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL58 NLE registered?

GL58 NLE is a 2009 Honda XL 700 VA-9, first registered on 14 February 2009.

Is GL58 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL58 NLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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