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Y426 SVS

2001 Honda XL650

Grey Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,356 mi
Last recorded45,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 SVS
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,002 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 29,972 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,784 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 27,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

offside rear indicator lamp lense broken (lamp still showing correct colour)

Pass 21 May 2009 21,505 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 21,505 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 14,284 miles

Front Gradient brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.D1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Upper Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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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Y426 SVS is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Grey with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y426 SVS, 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 Y426 SVS registered?

Y426 SVS is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y426 SVS safe to buy?

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