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X359 BAJ

2000 Honda XL650

Green Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,966 mi
Last recorded41,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda XL65024,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 BAJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 41,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 39,005 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handlebars corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 38,684 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 38,684 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 38,489 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 38,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,196 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,990 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

nsf fairing damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,517 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front fairing damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2012 36,517 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front fairing damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,201 miles

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

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,389 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 15,568 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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X359 BAJ is a 2000 Honda XL650 in Green with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 24,242 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 X359 BAJ, 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 26 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X359 BAJ is a 2000 Honda XL650, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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