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AO57 YSW

2007 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,668 mi
Last recorded40,668 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda XL65018,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YSW
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 40,668 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 40,664 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators need to be front facing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking leaking from banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock possible wiring in the way (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 34,046 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 32,420 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 32,407 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 30,483 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has some tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,220 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 44,802 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,556 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 25,551 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 10,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 5,848 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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AO57 YSW is a 2007 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 18,116 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 AO57 YSW, 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 19 years old, this Honda XL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO57 YSW is a 2007 Honda XL650, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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