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CA03 LNU

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

33,038 mi
Last recorded33,038 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LNU
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 33,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRAME/SWINGARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm corroded o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,642 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 32,642 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm corroded and repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,691 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,197 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit n/s and o/s pads corroded (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 30,197 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,079 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 28,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,625 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 25,625 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,437 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 23,437 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 22,104 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 22,104 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,886 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 19,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,087 miles

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

rim corroded around spoke holes and valve on rear wheel.

Pass 29 Jul 2012 14,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,536 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 13,254 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2010 12,213 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,364 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 10,364 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

front suspension noisey in operation.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 8,332 miles

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

front tyre has ozone cracking, but cords not exposed

Pass 14 Jul 2007 5,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,883 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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CA03 LNU is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CA03 LNU, 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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CA03 LNU is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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