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895 HTD

2001 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,101 mi
Last recorded36,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration895 HTD
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 36,101 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 36,075 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2020 36,040 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,749 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,543 miles

slight brake bind front brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,917 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,917 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2011 33,558 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,100 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,503 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,245 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL650?

Based on 15,621 MOT tests across 1,262 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,131
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 212
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 176
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Drive chain excessively loose 82
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895 HTD is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 895 HTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 895 HTD registered?

895 HTD is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is 895 HTD safe to buy?

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