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VU52 ZBF

2002 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,351 mi
Last recorded27,351 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZBF
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 27,351 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 27,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,888 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 24,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,649 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,587 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 17,712 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 17,376 miles

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

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

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

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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VU52 ZBF is a 2002 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU52 ZBF, 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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What year was VU52 ZBF registered?

VU52 ZBF is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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