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GX03 MHE

2003 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,637 mi
Last recorded57,637 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 MHE
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 57,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 2,087 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 2,084 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing broken stud in spindle retaining cap (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 96,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit one pad is significantly more worn than the other (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,337 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 89,744 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,368 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

clutch lever assembly has movement

Pass 17 May 2018 64,593 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 62,145 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,033 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,114 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front and rear tyres were seriously underinflated .

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,924 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 54,924 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,474 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 42,474 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,881 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 34,881 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,488 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 9,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 9,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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GX03 MHE is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX03 MHE, 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 GX03 MHE registered?

GX03 MHE is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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