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G4 RHV

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,995 mi
Last recorded52,995 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 RHV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,995 miles

Rear caliper slide mounts slightly worn

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,446 miles

Central stand doesn't retract on its own

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides (1.1.13 (a))

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,155 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,653 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,653 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,238 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 36,238 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 31,937 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

light perishing on front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,616 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,608 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,790 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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G4 RHV is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G4 RHV, 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 G4 RHV registered?

G4 RHV is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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