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Y254 HWE

2001 Honda XL650

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,789 mi
Last recorded40,789 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 HWE
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,789 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,734 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,281 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,868 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 32,868 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,342 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 31,341 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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Y254 HWE is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y254 HWE, 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 Y254 HWE registered?

Y254 HWE is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y254 HWE safe to buy?

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