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SK05 YDJ

2005 Honda XL 650 V-4

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,114 mi
Last recorded18,114 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-418,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 YDJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 18,114 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (floor and brake rollers) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2024 17,154 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 17,150 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding 20kg brake force ( before brake applied ) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 16,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 14,805 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (several spokes) (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 14,802 miles

Front Brake excessively binding floor test (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding roller test (25kg force before brake applied) (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose several spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 14,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (2mm) (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 14,090 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 13,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 13,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 11,601 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 11,595 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link securing clip split (6.2.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,723 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 10,717 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,559 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,157 miles

front tyre wear

nearside rear indicator taped

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 7,037 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,268 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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SK05 YDJ is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,114 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 SK05 YDJ, 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 21 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 SK05 YDJ registered?

SK05 YDJ is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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