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WJ09 SZU

2009 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,001 mi
Last recorded25,001 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda XL65019,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 SZU
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 25,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 23,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,961 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 23,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 21,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,322 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 21,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 19,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,410 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 18,410 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,278 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WJ09 SZU is a 2009 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 19,042 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 WJ09 SZU, 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 17 years old, this Honda XL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ09 SZU registered?

WJ09 SZU is a 2009 Honda XL650, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 SZU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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