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WF05 ORA

2005 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,662 mi
Last recorded18,662 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-418,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 ORA
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 18,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 18,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 16,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 14,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 7,227 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 6,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 6,400 miles

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

R/H Guard slightly fouling windshield on full lock.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 5,634 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 4,589 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 4,589 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 2,702 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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WF05 ORA is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,114 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 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 WF05 ORA, 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 21 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 WF05 ORA registered?

WF05 ORA is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WF05 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 ORA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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