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L423 BPR

1993 Honda XR650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda XR65022,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 BPR
MakeHonda
ModelXR650
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 54,505 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,245 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 52,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 52,765 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 51,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,797 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 46,888 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 May 2016 46,888 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride wheel spindle loose (6.2.1h)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2015 45,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 45,350 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,203 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 43,203 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,551 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle cables rooted incorrectly

Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,913 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,772 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Honda XR650?

Based on 5,377 MOT tests across 711 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Horn not working 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
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L423 BPR is a 1993 Honda XR650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Honda XR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 22,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XR650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L423 BPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Honda XR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L423 BPR is a 1993 Honda XR650, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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