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LA04 XZN

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,554 mi
Last recorded44,554 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XZN
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 44,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 39,639 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 39,358 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 38,589 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,580 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 37,537 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,048 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 37,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 36,683 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,469 miles

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

Rear indicator lenses are taped but secure

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,272 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,718 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,207 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,570 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 32,567 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,356 miles

front brake binding

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,196 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-4?

Based on 2,355 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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LA04 XZN is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 650 V-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA04 XZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA04 XZN is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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