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PF05 AZL

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,289 mi
Last recorded40,289 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 AZL
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 40,289 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2024 37,984 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front showing signs of perish

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

main stand seized closed

Fail 5 Jun 2024 37,982 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front showing signs of perish

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

main stand seized closed

Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,973 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 33,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2021 32,028 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 32,028 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 26,742 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,465 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,595 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded but not insecure or blowing

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

Pass 21 Dec 2014 16,574 miles

Front tyre worn out of shape

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 12,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Dec 2012 10,676 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 8,458 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 5,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 3,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 2,563 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-5?

Based on 1,257 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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PF05 AZL is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 21,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL 650 V-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF05 AZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF05 AZL registered?

PF05 AZL is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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