MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda XL650?
Based on 15,621 MOT tests across 1,262 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y279 GWO is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y279 GWO, 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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Y279 GWO is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 2 July 2001.
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