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WN55 FXV

2005 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,230 mi
Last recorded34,230 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL65015,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 FXV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 34,230 miles

Exhaust slightly loose shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 31,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 31,442 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 30,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 28,321 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 28,319 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 24,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 22,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 21,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 20,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 19,353 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 17,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,611 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,340 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 13,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 12,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,339 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,369 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 8,560 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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WN55 FXV is a 2005 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 15,543 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 WN55 FXV, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WN55 FXV registered?

WN55 FXV is a 2005 Honda XL650, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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