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HN05 BZO

2005 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,238 mi
Last recorded20,238 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-418,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BZO
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 20,238 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear shock absorber linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 19,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 19,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,438 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 17,438 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 17,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 16,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 16,492 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,797 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 13,684 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 13,684 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,592 miles

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

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2015 12,164 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,164 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,561 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,810 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,150 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 5,985 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,760 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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HN05 BZO is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,114 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 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 HN05 BZO, 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 21 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 HN05 BZO registered?

HN05 BZO is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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