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CU03 FLG

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,899 mi
Last recorded31,899 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FLG
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,899 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,619 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,254 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 23,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,669 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2009 19,669 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,329 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 15,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 8,345 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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CU03 FLG is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU03 FLG, 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 CU03 FLG registered?

CU03 FLG is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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