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LX03 MZW

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,457 mi
Last recorded41,457 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 MZW
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 41,457 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 41,291 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 41,291 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,511 miles

Rear Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 39,511 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,927 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 36,908 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective CLAMP HAS A CRACK (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 34,991 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 34,970 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 31,362 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,084 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 30,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,755 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 29,754 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,753 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,567 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,982 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 16,982 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,665 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 9,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 5,456 miles

Centre Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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LX03 MZW is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LX03 MZW, 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 LX03 MZW registered?

LX03 MZW is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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