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KE51 ZVY

2001 Honda XL650

Grey Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,744 mi
Last recorded46,744 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 ZVY
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 46,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 45,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 44,391 miles

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

Rear Perishing To Rear Tyre Sidewalls

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,056 miles

Front brake pad backing plate slightly corroded

Rear brake pad backing plate slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2021 43,056 miles

Front brake pad backing plate slightly corroded

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pad backing plate slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,166 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 41,153 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,607 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,719 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear cracks in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2015 29,581 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,581 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,215 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,622 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 5,510 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 4,392 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 1,893 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 1,319 miles

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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KE51 ZVY is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Grey with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,758 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 KE51 ZVY, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE51 ZVY registered?

KE51 ZVY is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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