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AO51 DWE

2001 Honda XL650

Grey Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,234 mi
Last recorded46,234 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DWE
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 46,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 44,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 44,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,710 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 41,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,817 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,532 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 27,532 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 20,441 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,441 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,606 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 11,068 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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AO51 DWE is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Grey with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO51 DWE, 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 AO51 DWE registered?

AO51 DWE is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 DWE safe to buy?

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