CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK04 VCA

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,620 mi
Last recorded38,620 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 VCA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,049 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 36,049 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 33,111 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 33,104 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 30,393 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 25,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,384 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 18,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 11,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 9,701 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 8,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 8,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,887 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 7,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,749 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 5,757 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 4,666 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
Full Honda XL 650 V-4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK04 VCA is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SK04 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK04 VCA?

You can check the full history of SK04 VCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK04 VCA registered?

SK04 VCA is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is SK04 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK04 VCA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK04 VCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK04 VCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.