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WG57 HCL

2008 Honda XL700

Grey Petrol 680cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,497 mi
Last recorded22,497 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL70016,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 HCL
MakeHonda
ModelXL700
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine680cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 22,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 21,684 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 21,684 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 17,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 17,623 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 13,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 9,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 5,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 5,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 3,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 2,735 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 2,225 miles

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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WG57 HCL is a 2008 Honda XL700 in Grey with a 680cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WG57 HCL, 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 WG57 HCL registered?

WG57 HCL is a 2008 Honda XL700, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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