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SG54 WDD

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,826 mi
Last recorded32,826 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 WDD
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 32,826 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 28,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 25,968 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,398 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,874 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose adjust now (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 21,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,511 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,098 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,976 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,974 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 18,974 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,066 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 9,997 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 577 miles

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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SG54 WDD is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SG54 WDD, 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 SG54 WDD registered?

SG54 WDD is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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