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FY54 BXJ

2004 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,039 mi
Last recorded44,039 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL65017,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 BXJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 44,039 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 44,039 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,979 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 33,967 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced down tube around engine mount holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front screen loose

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

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper oil leak from around rocker cover

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded all (5.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 26,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,692 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 16,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,896 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,898 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 13,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 11,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 11,088 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 10,685 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 8,371 miles

front brakes binding slightly

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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FY54 BXJ is a 2004 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY54 BXJ, 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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FY54 BXJ is a 2004 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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