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SD02 HLD

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,461 mi
Last recorded31,461 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 HLD
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 31,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 30,982 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 29,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 27,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 27,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 25,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,722 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 25,711 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 25,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,290 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,812 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 10,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 10,628 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 9,110 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,041 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 8,041 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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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SD02 HLD is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD02 HLD, 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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What year was SD02 HLD registered?

SD02 HLD is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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