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Y242 OEF

2001 Honda XL650

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,924 mi
Last recorded20,924 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 OEF
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 20,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,947 miles

wiring for heated grips slightly fouls tank on full lock

Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,851 miles

Bolt mising from under side of the belly pan.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,370 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 8,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 7,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 5,431 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 5,415 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 2,649 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 2,446 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 2,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 1,799 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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Y242 OEF is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y242 OEF, 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 Y242 OEF registered?

Y242 OEF is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y242 OEF safe to buy?

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