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DX03 BFY

2003 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,675 mi
Last recorded48,675 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 BFY
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,675 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in the centre forward position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 48,675 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working Rear bulb was blown on the tail light filament (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in the centre forward position (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 46,785 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from inside of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 46,785 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch was sticking (4.1.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from inside of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,510 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 44,494 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 41,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 41,432 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 35,149 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,258 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 28,258 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012
Pass 29 Nov 2011 23,319 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,963 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,211 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 11,017 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 11,017 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,823 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 6,823 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 2,327 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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DX03 BFY is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DX03 BFY, 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 DX03 BFY registered?

DX03 BFY is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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