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LF02 VYT

2002 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,411 mi
Last recorded56,411 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VYT
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 56,411 miles

rear tyre squaring off

Pass 19 May 2025 54,991 miles

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

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

Nearside oil leak nearside of engine

front tyre going out of shape

rear tyre squaring off

Pass 28 May 2024 54,052 miles

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

Rear tyre squaring off

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,456 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,869 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 41,865 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,799 miles

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

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

Front tyre going out of shape

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chainguard loose

exhaust noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,004 miles

chain guard loose

exhaust noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2017 12,717 miles

front brake lever travel getting long

Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,116 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn very close to minimum limit (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 6,113 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn very close to minimum limit (3.2.A1l)

front wheel bearing not tested due to excesive bind

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,805 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated blowing (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 94,805 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated blowing (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 70,035 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,693 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,687 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 59,279 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 59,039 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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LF02 VYT is a 2002 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,878 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 LF02 VYT, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF02 VYT registered?

LF02 VYT is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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