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SF07 VRC

2007 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,880 mi
Last recorded14,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda XL65018,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF07 VRC
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 14,880 miles

Central Front Upper wiring harness fouling slightly when turning steering

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play at swingarm pivot to dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear lever slightly bent

Pass 2 Jun 2025 14,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 14,465 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 14,318 miles

Bracket touching chain at rear, advise removal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 14,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bracket touching chain at rear, advise removal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 14,121 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,994 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 13,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 13,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,420 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 8,245 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 6,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,002 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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SF07 VRC is a 2007 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF07 VRC, 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 SF07 VRC registered?

SF07 VRC is a 2007 Honda XL650, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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