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B650 XOW

1985 Honda XL

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,686 mi
Last recorded42,686 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB650 XOW
MakeHonda
ModelXL
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,686 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 42,605 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,453 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,361 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 36,361 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 32,547 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,547 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Honda XL?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Horn not working 12
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B650 XOW is a 1985 Honda XL in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Honda XL fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B650 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Honda XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B650 XOW registered?

B650 XOW is a 1985 Honda XL, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B650 XOW safe to buy?

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