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CX05 WZY

2005 Honda XL 650 V-4

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,705 mi
Last recorded42,705 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-418,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 WZY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 42,705 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 41,854 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 41,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,322 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 40,322 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 24,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,781 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,773 miles

The front tyre is slightly stepped.

The rear tyre is slightly squared off.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,608 miles

The front tyre is slightly worn.

Two spokes in the front wheel are slightly loose.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 17,608 miles

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

The front tyre is slightly worn.

Two spokes in the front wheel are slightly loose.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,581 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,467 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 16,473 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-4?

Based on 2,355 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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CX05 WZY is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 650 V-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX05 WZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX05 WZY registered?

CX05 WZY is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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