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MJ54 EFL

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,746 mi
Last recorded60,746 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 EFL
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 60,746 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,638 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,475 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 58,861 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,851 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 57,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,748 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 45,591 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,051 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,197 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-4?

Based on 2,355 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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MJ54 EFL is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,003 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 XL 650 V-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ54 EFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ54 EFL is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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