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AO05 HVA

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,063 mi
Last recorded14,063 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HVA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 14,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 13,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 12,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 11,908 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 11,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 11,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 10,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 10,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 10,279 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,126 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 9,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 8,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,661 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-5?

Based on 1,257 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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AO05 HVA is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 21,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 650 V-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 HVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO05 HVA registered?

AO05 HVA is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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