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WA51 UYE

2001 Honda XL650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,032 mi
Last recorded53,032 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 UYE
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 53,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc worn unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Slightly corroded and has stiff links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Shock top bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Slight engine valve cover oil leak (rear)

Slight leak to bottom damper cartridge seal

Slight surface cracks to rear tyre

Wheel spoke slightly corroded Rear wheel spokes starting to corrode (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 53,022 miles

Brake excessively binding Front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Rear pads (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Engine valve cover oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Slight crack to rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2023 52,923 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,391 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,047 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 49,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,973 miles

Centre Front Upper Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 44,957 miles

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

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

Centre Front Upper Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,349 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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WA51 UYE is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,758 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 WA51 UYE, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 UYE registered?

WA51 UYE is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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