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RF02 WKW

2002 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,556 mi
Last recorded16,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 WKW
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 16,556 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 16,556 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 16,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 16,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 14,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 13,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 13,568 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 13,499 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 12,935 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 12,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,683 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 11,683 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 10,018 miles

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

front tyre under inflated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 9,644 miles

front and rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,117 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 8,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 7,290 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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RF02 WKW is a 2002 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,878 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 RF02 WKW, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF02 WKW registered?

RF02 WKW is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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