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PA05 MLL

2005 Honda XL650

White Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,397 mi
Last recorded92,397 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL65015,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 MLL
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 92,397 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 92,397 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,242 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 16 Jul 2025 92,242 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Beam kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 5 May 2022 70,636 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 70,636 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right tape fitted to lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,281 miles

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))

tape on front head lamp

Pass 29 Jul 2019 22,051 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 22,051 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,538 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,518 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 20,518 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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PA05 MLL is a 2005 Honda XL650 in White with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 15,543 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 PA05 MLL, 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 21 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 PA05 MLL registered?

PA05 MLL is a 2005 Honda XL650, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is PA05 MLL safe to buy?

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