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HV54 HUA

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,725 mi
Last recorded36,725 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 HUA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,725 miles

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

Front Tyre starting to perish

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 36,682 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Below minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre starting to perish

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 34,945 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 34,022 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 33,098 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 32,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,869 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 28,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 26,756 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 26,739 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,396 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 18,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 15,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,284 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 12,206 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 11,202 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,330 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 10,330 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 9,250 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 8,810 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 8,810 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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HV54 HUA is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HV54 HUA, 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 HV54 HUA registered?

HV54 HUA is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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