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EO53 BVJ

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,631 mi
Last recorded13,631 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BVJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 13,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 13,152 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 13,152 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 12,811 miles

front tyre cracking in side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,329 miles

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

front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,879 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 11,879 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,443 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 11,417 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 8,045 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 5,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 5,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,703 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 3,864 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 3,864 miles

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

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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EO53 BVJ is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EO53 BVJ, 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 EO53 BVJ registered?

EO53 BVJ is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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