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LS03 EWL

2003 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,804 mi
Last recorded41,804 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 EWL
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,804 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 41,804 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,804 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,804 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 41,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,751 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,558 miles

Fork gaitors split

Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,558 miles

Fork gaitors split

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,215 miles

Front fork gaitors split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,717 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,117 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,117 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,829 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,642 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 24,642 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,670 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 9,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,589 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,480 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,752 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 4,746 miles

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

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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LS03 EWL is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LS03 EWL, 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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LS03 EWL is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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