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GV05 XNG

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,025 mi
Last recorded7,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XNG
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 7,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 7,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 6,997 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 6,988 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 6,951 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 6,951 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 6,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 6,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 6,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 5,956 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 4,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 4,375 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,812 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 2,988 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 2,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 2,988 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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GV05 XNG is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV05 XNG, 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 GV05 XNG registered?

GV05 XNG is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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