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NY52 BHA

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,423 mi
Last recorded41,423 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 BHA
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 41,423 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 41,423 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested sticking on badly (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 37,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 34,547 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 34,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 32,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,913 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 25,913 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,120 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 5,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 3,740 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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NY52 BHA is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY52 BHA, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY52 BHA registered?

NY52 BHA is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is NY52 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY52 BHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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