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WK05 VUX

2005 Honda XL 650 V-5

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,040 mi
Last recorded68,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-521,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VUX
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,040 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,634 miles

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

front and rear tyres perishing

front fairing loose

Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear indicator lens n/s loose

Pass 29 May 2014 44,769 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

clutch lever stiff in operation.

large crack in outer layer of rear wheel rim but not all the way through at this time.

Fail 27 May 2014 44,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 44,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 32,120 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 22,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 22,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,022 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Jun 2011 17,017 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,415 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight drag on front wheel ?

Fail 13 Jul 2010 13,415 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight drag on front wheel ?

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,777 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,221 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-5?

Based on 1,257 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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WK05 VUX is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 21,229 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-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 VUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK05 VUX registered?

WK05 VUX is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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