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BF88159

2004 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,206 mi
Last recorded24,206 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Honda XL65017,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF88159
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 24,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 24,206 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 20,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 19,665 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 19,665 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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BF88159 is a 2004 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,147 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 BF88159, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF88159 registered?

BF88159 is a 2004 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is BF88159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF88159 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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