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FE52 XDO

2002 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,237 mi
Last recorded33,237 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 XDO
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 33,237 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 33,234 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam does not stay on main beam.switch faulty. (4.1.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 30,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 29,438 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Nov 2017 29,437 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

offside chain adjuster loose

Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,621 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,751 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,400 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 10,559 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 6,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,967 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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FE52 XDO is a 2002 Honda XL650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,878 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 FE52 XDO, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE52 XDO registered?

FE52 XDO is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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