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GV03 TYG

2003 Honda XL 650 V-y

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,872 mi
Last recorded34,872 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 650 V-y17,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 TYG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-y
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 34,872 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre stepped and perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 34,872 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front tyre stepped and perished

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 29,343 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 25,760 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Suspension like (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 22,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 20,020 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 17,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,381 miles

spokes rusty, slight binding on front and rear brakes, slight lift in swingers bearings.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,564 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 16,246 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 30 May 2012 16,000 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,707 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-y?

Based on 712 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,647
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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GV03 TYG is a 2003 Honda XL 650 V-y in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL 650 V-y models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 650 V-y fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV03 TYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-y typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV03 TYG registered?

GV03 TYG is a 2003 Honda XL 650 V-y, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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