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VX53 AYV

2003 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,880 mi
Last recorded17,880 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 AYV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,880 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,497 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 12,497 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,818 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 7,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 7,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 5,738 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,376 miles

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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VX53 AYV is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 19,970 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 VX53 AYV, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 AYV registered?

VX53 AYV is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 AYV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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