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LC05 NKS

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,598 mi
Last recorded40,598 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 NKS
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,598 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn Front right disc burnt - binding brake (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel spoke excessively bent Rear wheel (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,505 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,444 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,214 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 29,207 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,485 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,456 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 22,430 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

bike has a lot of surface rust

Pass 10 May 2012 22,005 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 14,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,811 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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LC05 NKS is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC05 NKS, 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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LC05 NKS is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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