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Y344 GBO

2001 Honda XL650

Grey Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,973 mi
Last recorded26,973 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 GBO
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 26,973 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 26,896 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 26,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 25,665 miles

Front tyre worn

Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

LED headlamp used where halogen standard, beam pattern emitted unaffected

throttle not returning to idle

Pass 30 Oct 2019 23,719 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,252 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,926 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 21,926 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,374 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 20,368 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,559 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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Y344 GBO is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Grey with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y344 GBO, 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 Y344 GBO registered?

Y344 GBO is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y344 GBO safe to buy?

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