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X691 AKY

2001 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,324 mi
Last recorded35,324 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX691 AKY
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 35,324 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 35,319 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 30,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,521 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,270 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,246 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 26,219 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,064 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,771 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 20,634 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 19,351 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,189 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,650 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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X691 AKY is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X691 AKY, 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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What year was X691 AKY registered?

X691 AKY is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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