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KS05 ZNF

2005 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,328 mi
Last recorded29,328 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL65015,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZNF
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 29,328 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 29,328 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 28,529 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 27,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 26,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 24,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 23,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,675 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,015 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 20,015 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 20,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 19,748 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,685 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 17,685 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,480 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 14,480 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,620 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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KS05 ZNF is a 2005 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 15,543 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 KS05 ZNF, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS05 ZNF registered?

KS05 ZNF is a 2005 Honda XL650, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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