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RN07 JFA

2007 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,557 mi
Last recorded33,557 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Honda XL65018,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN07 JFA
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 33,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 30,752 miles

Central centre stand seizing not fully returning to rest position

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 29,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 25,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 24,439 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 24,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 20,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,235 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 18,879 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 18,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 18,400 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

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

Unable to open fuel cap.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 17,078 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 17,078 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 15,722 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 13,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 11,542 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 7,726 miles

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,091 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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RN07 JFA is a 2007 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RN07 JFA, 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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What year was RN07 JFA registered?

RN07 JFA is a 2007 Honda XL650, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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