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Y68 VKX

2001 Honda XR650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Honda XR6509,309 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 VKX
MakeHonda
ModelXR650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025
Pass 11 Mar 2024

Chain guard missing ()

Daytime MOT, no indicators, front and rear position lamps, headlamp and brake lights fitted/ masked

Pass 20 Mar 2020
Pass 13 May 2019
Pass 10 May 2018 1,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 811 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 808 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 387 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 45 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

front floating disc has excessive free movement

Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,437 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR650?

Based on 5,377 MOT tests across 711 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Horn not working 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
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Y68 VKX is a 2001 Honda XR650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda XR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 9,309 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 XR650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y68 VKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Honda XR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y68 VKX registered?

Y68 VKX is a 2001 Honda XR650, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y68 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y68 VKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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