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EP04 HWC

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,951 mi
Last recorded40,951 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 HWC
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 40,951 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 40,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 40,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 39,220 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 39,220 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 39,600 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 39,591 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 38,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 38,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,180 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 33,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,254 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 27,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,710 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,037 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,674 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,192 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,071 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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EP04 HWC is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,003 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 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 EP04 HWC, 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 22 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 EP04 HWC registered?

EP04 HWC is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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