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RV57 XVJ

2007 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,727 mi
Last recorded46,727 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Honda XL65018,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 XVJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,727 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,463 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 45,459 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking / not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,435 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,066 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

headlight main beam pass not working

Fail 23 Mar 2018 35,066 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

headlight main beam pass not working

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,544 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 29,544 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,732 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 27,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 24,087 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,654 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 17,654 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,225 miles

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

front tyre worn

Pass 26 Feb 2011 8,370 miles

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

nearside chain adjuster

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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RV57 XVJ is a 2007 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV57 XVJ, 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 RV57 XVJ registered?

RV57 XVJ is a 2007 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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