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LL08 BGF

2008 Honda XL700

Blue Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,823 mi
Last recorded51,823 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 BGF
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,823 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 51,792 miles

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 51,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 51,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 50,976 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 50,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 50,161 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 49,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 44,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 38,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 36,139 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 36,139 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 33,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 13,628 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 13,413 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,793 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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LL08 BGF is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Blue with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LL08 BGF, 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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LL08 BGF is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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