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LL52 AHN

2003 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,856 mi
Last recorded30,856 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 AHN
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 30,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,468 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 26,445 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced side car fixing bolts not lock pin x6 (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 25,912 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,735 miles

Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Sidecar splined shaft play. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,344 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 24,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,390 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 21,390 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 21,387 miles

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

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

BENT LEFT RIDERS FOOTREST

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 19,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,224 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 18,224 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,543 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,383 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 12,383 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 8,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 6,807 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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LL52 AHN is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LL52 AHN, 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 LL52 AHN registered?

LL52 AHN is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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