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MW57 AJY

2008 Honda XL 650 V-6

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,968 mi
Last recorded9,968 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 650 V-69,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 AJY
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 9,968 miles

Front Front Tyre has Cracks

Fail 10 Oct 2025 9,968 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has Cracks

Pass 25 Jun 2024 8,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 7,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 5,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 5,578 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 5,559 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 5,540 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2016 5,403 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 4,455 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2014 3,828 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2013 3,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 3,130 miles

LOWER HEADSTOCK RACE HAS SLIGHT NOTCHING

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 2,493 miles

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 AJY is a 2008 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJY, 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.

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What year was MW57 AJY registered?

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

Is MW57 AJY safe to buy?

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