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Y556 GKJ

2001 Honda XL650

Grey Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,796 mi
Last recorded38,796 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 GKJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,796 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 38,755 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 29,812 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,239 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,116 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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Y556 GKJ is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Grey with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y556 GKJ, 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 Y556 GKJ registered?

Y556 GKJ is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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