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J409 JKO

1997 Honda FX650

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,459 mi
Last recorded69,459 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda FX65058,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ409 JKO
MakeHonda
ModelFX650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,459 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 69,449 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Emissions not tested due to misfire and exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 69,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,446 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

wipers worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,746 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,746 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank getting rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,388 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 55,387 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 55,364 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 55,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front and rear discs rusty at edges

fuel tank rusty

How Reliable is the Honda FX650?

Based on 4,156 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 39
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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J409 JKO is a 1997 Honda FX650 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda FX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 58,436 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 FX650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J409 JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Honda FX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J409 JKO is a 1997 Honda FX650, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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