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2001 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,654 mi
Last recorded43,654 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 URL
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 43,654 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 43,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 42,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 41,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 41,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 40,351 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 39,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 38,358 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 38,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,321 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 37,270 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,858 miles

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

hand guards catch on screen

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,921 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,265 miles

front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,105 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 28,105 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,320 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 1,818 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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X543 URL is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,758 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X543 URL, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X543 URL is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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