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GJ53 OAZ

2003 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,027 mi
Last recorded68,027 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OAZ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,230 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 65,230 miles

Front Stop lamp not working not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,857 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,026 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 62,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,105 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 58,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2015 27,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2014 27,526 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 27,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 27,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2012 26,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 25,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,698 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 8,055 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 8,055 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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GJ53 OAZ is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,970 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 GJ53 OAZ, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ53 OAZ registered?

GJ53 OAZ is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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