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SD54 LOA

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,019 mi
Last recorded67,019 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 LOA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,019 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel corroded to the extent that the wheel could break up (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,490 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 64,490 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,490 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when front brake lever applied (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,341 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,942 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,935 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 45,545 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,731 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,166 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,972 miles

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

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

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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SD54 LOA is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD54 LOA, 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 SD54 LOA registered?

SD54 LOA is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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