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BF52 BDO

2002 Honda XR650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,146 mi
Last recorded11,146 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda XR6506,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 BDO
MakeHonda
ModelXR650
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 11,146 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 11,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 10,994 miles

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 10,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake caliper insecure locking device loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 10,940 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 10,940 miles

Nearside Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 10,629 miles

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 10,629 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 9,651 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 9,651 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 8,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,376 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

rear brake binding slghtly

Pass 11 Jan 2014 6,530 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 4,890 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 3,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 411 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR650?

Based on 5,377 MOT tests across 711 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Horn not working 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
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BF52 BDO is a 2002 Honda XR650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda XR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 6,963 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 XR650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 BDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Honda XR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF52 BDO is a 2002 Honda XR650, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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