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MW57 AKJ

2008 Honda XL 650 V-6

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,147 mi
Last recorded9,147 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda XL 650 V-69,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 9,147 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 9,138 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 9,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 9,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 9,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 9,040 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 8,810 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,799 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 8,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 7,645 miles

Fork gaiters fitted

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 6,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 5,934 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 4,423 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 3,260 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 AKJ is a 2008 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AKJ, 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 AKJ registered?

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

Is MW57 AKJ safe to buy?

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