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X851 AVV

2001 Honda XL650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,656 mi
Last recorded30,656 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 AVV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 30,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,587 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 30,111 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 30,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 28,612 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 28,612 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,900 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

throttle twist slightly binding

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,256 miles

front brake slightly sticks

Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,508 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 23,174 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 23,174 miles

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

fixings missing from ns windscreen

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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X851 AVV is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X851 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X851 AVV registered?

X851 AVV is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X851 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 AVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X851 AVV have outstanding finance?

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