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RE07 GZJ

2007 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,026 mi
Last recorded51,026 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda XL65018,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 GZJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 51,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISC WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced FRONT WHEEL PINCH BOLT BROKEN, 1 OF 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,878 miles

Front tyre perished / cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,569 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

main beam switch button sticking

Fail 5 Apr 2022 50,560 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

main beam switch button sticking

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,081 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 50,071 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested stuck on main beam (4.1.2 (b))

Rear tyre pressure low 12psi

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,803 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,803 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,763 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 47,759 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,466 miles

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Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,624 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 35,184 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,900 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 25,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,277 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 19,277 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyre is splitting but not down to cords as yet

front tyre 5psi

rear tyre 10 psi

Fail 24 Feb 2011 19,268 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) 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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RE07 GZJ is a 2007 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 18,116 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 RE07 GZJ, 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 19 years old, this Honda XL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RE07 GZJ is a 2007 Honda XL650, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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