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BF03 OPM

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,008 mi
Last recorded45,008 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OPM
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,135 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 44,121 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,223 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front and rear (3.2.A1l)

Handguards touching fuel tank on full lock

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and rear (3.3.A1d)

Throttle action slightly stiff

Fail 31 Aug 2016 42,188 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front and rear (3.2.A1l)

Front brake fluid slightly low

Handguards touching fuel tank on full lock

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and rear (3.3.A1d)

Throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,226 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,517 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 35,997 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 34,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 33,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 29,083 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 28,585 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,490 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,470 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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BF03 OPM is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,970 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 BF03 OPM, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF03 OPM registered?

BF03 OPM is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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