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AO05 VSK

2005 Honda FMX650

Red Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,125 mi
Last recorded24,125 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda FMX6509,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VSK
MakeHonda
ModelFMX650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 24,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 24,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 24,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 24,072 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,346 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,155 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

nearside rear engine mounting bolt missing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 21,155 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

nearside rear engine mounting bolt missing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,210 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 16,133 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda FMX650?

Based on 2,884 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
579
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
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AO05 VSK is a 2005 Honda FMX650 in Red with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Honda FMX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,539 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 FMX650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 VSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FMX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda FMX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO05 VSK is a 2005 Honda FMX650, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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