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WX04 RFL

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,894 mi
Last recorded66,894 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 RFL
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,686 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,765 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey upper and lower clamps (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 63,765 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey upper and lower clamps (7.1.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,908 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,698 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 48,698 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,891 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,571 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,415 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,415 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,015 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 5,865 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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WX04 RFL is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,003 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 WX04 RFL, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX04 RFL is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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