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RA57 WLZ

2008 Honda XL700

Yellow Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,936 mi
Last recorded67,936 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 WLZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,936 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

n/s front indicator damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,785 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 31,093 miles

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

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

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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RA57 WLZ is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Yellow with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RA57 WLZ, 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 RA57 WLZ registered?

RA57 WLZ is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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