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Y471 FYA

2001 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,399 mi
Last recorded33,399 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 FYA
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 33,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 31,131 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 30,013 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn, recommend replacement.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 30,013 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 27,723 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 27,635 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Switch sticking on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,966 miles

Rear tyre getting low, 2.5-3mm.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 25,966 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre getting low, 2.5-3mm.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 24,564 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,132 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 21,132 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,631 miles

Front tyre wearing.

Rear tyre getting low.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,087 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 16,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,122 miles

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

Rear calliper brake union rusty

Pass 21 May 2011 15,745 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 14,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 13,805 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 12,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 11,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,527 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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Y471 FYA is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y471 FYA, 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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Y471 FYA is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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