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ST54 MYH

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,350 mi
Last recorded35,350 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 MYH
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,350 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 35,350 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,491 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 33,491 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,530 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 31,384 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 29,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 28,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 26,470 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,400 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 10,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 8,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 8,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 6,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,803 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 1,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 1,412 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 1,347 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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ST54 MYH is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ST54 MYH, 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 ST54 MYH registered?

ST54 MYH is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is ST54 MYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 MYH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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