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2007 Honda Xl 700 Va-8 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl 700 Va-8 models manufactured in 2007, based on 154 real MOT test results.

91.6%
Pass Rate
8.4%
Fail Rate
154
Total Tests
22,214
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2007 Honda Xl 700 Va-8 MOT Analysis

The 2007 Honda Xl 700 Va-8 has an MOT pass rate of 91.6% based on 154 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 22,214 miles on the odometer. With a 8.4% failure rate, the 2007 Xl 700 Va-8 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2007 Honda Xl 700 Va-8 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 1.3% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle steering is the second most common issue at 0.6%.

Top failures specific to 2007 models only. The overall Xl 700 Va-8 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.3%
Motorcycle steering 0.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.3%2
2Motorcycle Steering0.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 22,214 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments0.58% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.29% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.581.3%2
Motorcycle steering0.290.6%1

Mileage Statistics

22,214
Mean
15,658
Median
9,597
25th Percentile
21,331
75th Percentile
3.78% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2007 Honda Xl 700 Va-8 has an MOT pass rate of 91.6% based on 154 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 22,214 miles on the odometer. With a 8.4% failure rate, the 2007 Xl 700 Va-8 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2007 Honda Xl 700 Va-8, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 22,214 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 2007 Honda Xl 700 Va-8 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle steering — 0.6% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2007 Honda Xl 700 Va-8 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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