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MF51 DVB

2002 Honda XL650

White Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,976 mi
Last recorded40,976 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 DVB
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,976 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,934 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 39,934 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 37,345 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 36,763 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 36,763 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 36,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 36,230 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,783 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 32,783 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 28,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 19,892 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,471 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 5,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 5,493 miles

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

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

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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MF51 DVB is a 2002 Honda XL650 in White with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF51 DVB, 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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MF51 DVB is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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