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MW57 AKF

2008 Honda XL 650 V-6

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

39,616 mi
Last recorded39,616 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 650 V-69,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,616 miles

rear tyre puncher

Fail 24 Oct 2023 39,614 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front offside front brake hors sticking out to far

rear tyre puncher

Fail 11 Oct 2023 39,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working on the foot switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyre puncher

Fail 30 Aug 2023 39,601 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When indicators operated pulsating (4.2.3 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded All spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When indicators operated pulsating (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,410 miles

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

rear tyre small cuts centre of tread

rusty spokes front wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,449 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 30,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,780 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 28,780 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 28,768 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 27,864 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 26,007 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 26,007 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling 5 marker outs (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 25,373 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 24,358 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 21,296 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 17,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 13,031 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 AKF is a 2008 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AKF, 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 AKF registered?

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

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