MOT failure rate and common problems for the Honda Xl700va-8, and how to check your own car by registration.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Honda Xl700va-8 MOT failure rate
What a Honda Xl700va-8 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.
What it fails on, and why
This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.
Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.
Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
Other models
Questions and answers
What is the MOT failure rate of the Honda Xl700va-8?
It fails 3.4% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 58 tests.
What do these cars fail their MOT on most?
The most common failure area is other, at 50.0% of this model's failures.