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LB53 CKU

2003 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,992 mi
Last recorded47,992 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL 650 V-419,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 CKU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 47,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 45,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,247 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 43,904 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 43,904 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,619 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock lower and linkage bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2016 29,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,350 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 25,419 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,126 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 24,126 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,588 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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LB53 CKU is a 2003 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 19,332 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-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB53 CKU, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB53 CKU registered?

LB53 CKU is a 2003 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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