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X901 GBB

2001 Honda XL650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,755 mi
Last recorded53,755 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX901 GBB
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 53,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,470 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 51,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 49,954 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,155 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oil around fork gators (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 47,994 miles

Tyre is unsuitable not fitted to sidewall accordance (direction) (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oil around fork gators (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,394 miles

Steering head bearings slightly notchy with wheel raised

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 47,394 miles

Steering head bearings slightly notchy with wheel raised

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,523 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,526 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 39,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,442 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 33,442 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,614 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,210 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,360 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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X901 GBB is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X901 GBB, 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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X901 GBB is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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