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OU51 MWL

2001 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

9,211 mi
Last recorded9,211 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MWL
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 9,211 miles

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

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

Rear oil leak @ rear of engine

Fail 17 Mar 2026 9,211 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear oil leak @ rear of engine

Pass 8 Mar 2025 8,366 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light Corrosion on the swingarm, does not effect the rigidity of arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 7,329 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 7,329 miles

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

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

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 106,506 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 102,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,542 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 88,932 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 86,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 85,455 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,601 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,601 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,002 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,175 miles

front tyre on limit

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 63,085 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 35,163 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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OU51 MWL is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,758 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 OU51 MWL, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU51 MWL is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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