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GJ54 AKF

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,288 mi
Last recorded45,288 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 AKF
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 45,288 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 45,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 45,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,929 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 43,389 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,192 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,184 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,187 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,727 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,499 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,346 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2009 16,624 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,070 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,900 miles

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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GJ54 AKF is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ54 AKF, 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 22 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 GJ54 AKF registered?

GJ54 AKF is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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