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LJ53 VUV

2003 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,965 mi
Last recorded42,965 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VUV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 42,965 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,046 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,626 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 35,463 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 25,580 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 16,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 16,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 12,693 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 12,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 6,700 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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LJ53 VUV is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ53 VUV, 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 LJ53 VUV registered?

LJ53 VUV is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is LJ53 VUV safe to buy?

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