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WJ53 KUC

2003 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,930 mi
Last recorded27,930 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Honda XL65019,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 KUC
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 24,766 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 23,353 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,883 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 19,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,496 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,298 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,120 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 7,856 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 7,856 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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WJ53 KUC is a 2003 Honda XL650 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ53 KUC, 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 WJ53 KUC registered?

WJ53 KUC is a 2003 Honda XL650, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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