MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Bolt on silencer missing.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fork gaitors on front forks split.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Bolt on silencer missing.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fork gaitors on front forks split.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Honda XL650?
Based on 15,621 MOT tests across 1,262 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y261 HWE is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y261 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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Y261 HWE is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 April 2001.
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