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SJ52 KFW

2002 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,371 mi
Last recorded29,371 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 KFW
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,371 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,831 miles

Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 28,696 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,669 miles

high beam switch stick on

side stand bent

Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

high beam switch stick on

side stand bent

front tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,626 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 19,592 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,473 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 15,473 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,457 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 11,457 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 7,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,795 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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SJ52 KFW is a 2002 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,878 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 SJ52 KFW, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ52 KFW is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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