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EX05 OZE

2005 Honda XL 650 V-4

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,645 mi
Last recorded65,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-418,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 OZE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 65,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,727 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 61,052 miles

Front front tyre slight cracking in walls

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,995 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both sides. (3.2.A1l)

slight bind on front brake.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,607 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both front and rear brakes have some fluctuation (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rh. handguard insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2016 54,607 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both front and rear brakes have some fluctuation (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling rear axle mis-aligned (2.5.1)

rh. handguard insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,105 miles

Front Upper Fork gators fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 27 May 2014 51,554 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Fail 27 May 2014 51,554 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,619 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,101 miles

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

front tyre perished and split

front tyre unevenly worn

rear pads on legal limit

rear tyre unevenly worn

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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EX05 OZE is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EX05 OZE, 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 EX05 OZE registered?

EX05 OZE is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EX05 OZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 OZE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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