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RE54 MOV

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 MOV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 78,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 70,665 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 70,665 miles

All direction indicators not working relay broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 69,262 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 63,659 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 63,585 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 45,359 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 38,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,372 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 31,765 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,107 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 25,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,463 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 20,463 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 19,080 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 17,248 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 17,248 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,000 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-4?

Based on 2,355 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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RE54 MOV is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,003 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 XL 650 V-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE54 MOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE54 MOV is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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