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AO55 JUF

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,735 mi
Last recorded58,735 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JUF
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 58,735 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 57,478 miles

FRONT TYRE SOFT AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 57,365 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 57,365 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,944 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 55,944 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose chain adjuster lock nuts loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected very slow return (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,244 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 55,244 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,775 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,571 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 46,571 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,466 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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AO55 JUF is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 AO55 JUF, 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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AO55 JUF is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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