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Y165 VHR

2001 Honda XL 650 V-y

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,693 mi
Last recorded46,693 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda XL 650 V-y21,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 VHR
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-y
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,693 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,690 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,501 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 44,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,184 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,229 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,399 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 29,395 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,534 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 17,527 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 14,228 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-y?

Based on 712 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,647
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 6
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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Y165 VHR is a 2001 Honda XL 650 V-y in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL 650 V-y models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 21,613 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 XL 650 V-y fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y165 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-y typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-y is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y165 VHR is a 2001 Honda XL 650 V-y, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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