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Y481 RRV

2001 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,006 mi
Last recorded53,006 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 RRV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 53,006 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 53,006 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 52,206 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 52,206 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,744 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 50,774 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,786 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 48,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,129 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,718 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,387 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,929 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 14,882 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,168 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,999 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 8,782 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 8,782 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 May 2005 4,404 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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Y481 RRV is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y481 RRV, 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 Y481 RRV registered?

Y481 RRV is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y481 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 RRV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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