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MW57 AJU

2008 Honda XL 650 V-6

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,547 mi
Last recorded17,547 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 650 V-69,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 AJU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 17,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 16,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 12,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 11,884 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 11,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 11,267 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 11,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 9,628 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 9,628 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,559 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 9,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 8,974 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 8,938 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,359 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 7,359 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,076 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 7,076 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-6?

Based on 3,377 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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MW57 AJU is a 2008 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda XL 650 V-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 9,559 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-6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW57 AJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW57 AJU registered?

MW57 AJU is a 2008 Honda XL 650 V-6, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is MW57 AJU safe to buy?

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