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FY55 OAX

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Orange Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,783 mi
Last recorded39,783 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 OAX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 39,783 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc ok but near wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 38,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 37,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 37,316 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 26,419 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 26,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 24,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,578 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 16,831 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,052 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 9,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 7,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 5,815 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-5?

Based on 1,257 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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FY55 OAX is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Orange with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 21,229 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-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 OAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY55 OAX registered?

FY55 OAX is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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