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FN04 YTW

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,784 mi
Last recorded62,784 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 YTW
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 62,784 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 57,457 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Mono shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,704 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Mono shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 51,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 51,710 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 44,375 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 40,494 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 40,424 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 37,863 miles

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

advise handle bars bent

Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,036 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,911 miles

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

advise fork gaiters fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 30,886 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

advise fork gaiters fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,385 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,979 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play wheel (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,871 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 19,608 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,215 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,592 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 18,592 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,042 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 15,175 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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FN04 YTW is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FN04 YTW, 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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What year was FN04 YTW registered?

FN04 YTW is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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