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AM54 MCL

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,733 mi
Last recorded10,733 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 MCL
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 10,733 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 10,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,781 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,050 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 8,030 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 7,334 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 7,305 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,293 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 6,256 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,706 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-4?

Based on 2,355 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Drive chain excessively loose 12
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AM54 MCL is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,003 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 XL 650 V-4 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM54 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM54 MCL is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is AM54 MCL safe to buy?

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