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NU52 SVF

2002 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,159 mi
Last recorded79,159 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 SVF
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,159 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 79,140 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,359 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive close to end off adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

drive chain has kinks in

Fail 8 Jun 2022 77,356 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive close to end off adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,594 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering slighty off (2.4 (a))

rear damper has slight reduced damping effect

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,571 miles

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

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering slighty off (2.4 (a))

rear damper has slight reduced damping effect

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,292 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre is unsuitable tyre rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 67,978 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,788 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 62,788 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 62,581 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 62,574 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,019 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,261 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,525 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 24,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,540 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,439 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL650?

Based on 15,621 MOT tests across 1,262 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,131
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 212
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 176
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Drive chain excessively loose 82
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NU52 SVF is a 2002 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,878 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 XL650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU52 SVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU52 SVF registered?

NU52 SVF is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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