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KY55 OAJ

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,774 mi
Last recorded32,774 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OAJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 32,774 miles

Nearside handgrip

throttle operation

Pass 7 Jul 2023 32,392 miles

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

Nearside handgrip loose

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 32,364 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated insecure (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handgrip loose

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 31,608 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 31,599 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 29,099 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 28,999 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 28,400 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 28,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,614 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,389 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 26,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,444 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-5?

Based on 1,257 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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KY55 OAJ is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 21,229 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-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY55 OAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY55 OAJ registered?

KY55 OAJ is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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