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Y479 UGN

2001 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,291 mi
Last recorded22,291 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 UGN
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 22,291 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 22,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 16,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 15,943 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 15,943 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 13,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 12,932 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 12,929 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 18 May 2010 12,916 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 12,196 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 12,906 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,693 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 10,693 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 8,466 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 8,211 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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Y479 UGN is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y479 UGN, 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 Y479 UGN registered?

Y479 UGN is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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