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RA57 JVK

2007 Honda XL

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Honda XL21,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 JVK
MakeHonda
ModelXL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026
Pass 25 Apr 2025 5,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 5,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 5,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 5,501 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 5,501 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 5,501 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside Rear side panel missing

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

front fairing not fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 5,501 miles

Chain guard missing.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Mirror glass damage.

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 5,501 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Mirror glass damage.

Chain guard missing.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 5,501 miles

Chain guard missing.

Cluth lever slightly bent.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front center panel missing.

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside rear panel missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside front panel missing.

Offside rear panel missing.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear swing arm damaged.

Tank damaged/dent

Wheel aligment slighty misaligned.

nearside front panel missing.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 5,501 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Chain guard missing.

Cluth lever slightly bent.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front center panel missing.

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside left mirror glass broken.

Nearside rear panel missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside front panel missing.

Offside rear panel missing.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear swing arm damaged.

Tank damaged/dent

Wheel aligment slighty misaligned.

nearside front panel missing.

Offside front indicator lens missing.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 5,501 miles

Chain guard missing

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front fairing not fitted

l/h mirror brocken

rear swing arm damaged o/s front

Fail 28 Aug 2013 5,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front fairing not fitted

l/h mirror brocken

rear swing arm damaged o/s front

Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,488 miles

Chain guard missing

MAIN FAIRING MISSING WHEN TESTED

NEAR SIDE FAIRING MISSING

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED

OFF SIDE FAIRING MISSING

REAR SUB FRAME OUT OFF ALIGNMENT

REAR SWING ARM DAMAGED ON OFFSIDE

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,731 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Horn not working 12
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RA57 JVK is a 2007 Honda XL in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 21,390 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA57 JVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 19 years old, this Honda XL is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RA57 JVK registered?

RA57 JVK is a 2007 Honda XL, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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