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KU53 DGV

2003 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,172 mi
Last recorded56,172 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 DGV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,172 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 56,160 miles

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

Rear Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Nov 2015 56,146 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,962 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 50,952 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,659 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 25,084 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,977 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 19,977 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,051 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 17,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 11,893 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 7,296 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 7,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

clutch lever assembly insecure

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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KU53 DGV is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,970 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 KU53 DGV, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU53 DGV registered?

KU53 DGV is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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