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LF02 VZH

2002 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,512 mi
Last recorded30,512 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 VZH
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 30,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 30,431 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 28,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 28,719 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,673 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 28,673 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,450 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake disc has slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 28,450 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake disc has slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 27,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 27,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,052 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 27,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,990 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,661 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 17,661 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 16,635 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

check front tyre presure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2009 12,269 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,112 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 9,474 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 8,209 miles

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 VZH is a 2002 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VZH, 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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LF02 VZH is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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