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RY53 UDM

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,001 mi
Last recorded48,001 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UDM
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 48,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 47,127 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,127 miles

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

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

Front Wheel fractured at bridge over valve rim by spoke holes (5.2.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded and fractured by spoke holes (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,127 miles

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

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

Front Wheel fractured at bridge over valve rim by spoke holes (5.2.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded and fractured by spoke holes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated silencer (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength corroded by spoke mounts from new (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear brake travel needs attention

Pass 28 May 2016 37,917 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 37,917 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,440 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,979 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 20,979 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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RY53 UDM is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY53 UDM, 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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RY53 UDM is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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