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W706 YGJ

2000 Honda XL650

Green Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,990 mi
Last recorded72,990 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda XL65024,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 YGJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 72,990 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 72,986 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 72,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 67,613 miles

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

slight bid to front brake

Fail 24 Apr 2020 67,604 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

play in clutch hand lever

Fail 18 Jul 2018 66,774 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

play in clutch hand lever

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,741 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. slightly loose (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,140 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,136 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,704 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 61,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,510 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 59,488 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,308 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 39,920 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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W706 YGJ is a 2000 Honda XL650 in Green with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 24,242 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 W706 YGJ, 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 26 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W706 YGJ registered?

W706 YGJ is a 2000 Honda XL650, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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