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X843 AVV

2001 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,145 mi
Last recorded21,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 AVV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 21,145 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 18,372 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 15,997 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 15,996 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking on (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted caliper bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted caliper bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear chain adjuster not adjusted correctly (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,945 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 13,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,544 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 13,544 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 21 May 2009 13,540 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 11,835 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 5,629 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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X843 AVV is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X843 AVV, 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 X843 AVV registered?

X843 AVV is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X843 AVV safe to buy?

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