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SL54 MYV

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,480 mi
Last recorded33,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 MYV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 33,480 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged has been crushed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned should be central (4.8.2 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2025 28,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,541 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit right on legal limits (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,207 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,107 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 17,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,430 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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SL54 MYV is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL54 MYV, 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 SL54 MYV registered?

SL54 MYV is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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