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LD53 UEG

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,921 mi
Last recorded24,921 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UEG
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 24,921 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,790 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 22,192 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 18,027 miles

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,027 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 15,399 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 15,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 10,155 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 9,597 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 9,596 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,544 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,804 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 8,803 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,974 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 7,974 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda XL650?

Based on 15,621 MOT tests across 1,262 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,131
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 212
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 176
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Drive chain excessively loose 82
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LD53 UEG is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,970 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 XL650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD53 UEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD53 UEG registered?

LD53 UEG is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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