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OU03 JVJ

2003 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,019 mi
Last recorded31,019 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JVJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 31,019 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 31,019 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 29,530 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 29,530 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,303 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rear suspension linkage bushes have very slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,683 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2017 27,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 27,325 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 27,292 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside rear indicator slightly damaged

Fail 13 May 2016 27,292 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside rear indicator slightly damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,375 miles

light binding on front brake

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,181 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 24,181 miles

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,295 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,938 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 3,285 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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OU03 JVJ is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OU03 JVJ, 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.

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OU03 JVJ is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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