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CE55 OPU

2005 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,873 mi
Last recorded30,873 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL65015,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 OPU
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 30,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 28,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 28,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 25,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,988 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 22,938 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,214 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 21,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,552 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 15,543 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 10,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 10,107 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 9 Sep 2008 8,438 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly

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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CE55 OPU is a 2005 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 15,543 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 CE55 OPU, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE55 OPU?

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What year was CE55 OPU registered?

CE55 OPU is a 2005 Honda XL650, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is CE55 OPU safe to buy?

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