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KD05 OJU

2005 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,713 mi
Last recorded18,713 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL65015,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 OJU
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 18,713 miles

Front fork gaiter split

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 18,702 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fork gaiter split

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,244 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,943 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 16,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 16,357 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,760 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,760 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,520 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,100 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,424 miles

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

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

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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KD05 OJU is a 2005 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 15,543 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 KD05 OJU, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KD05 OJU registered?

KD05 OJU is a 2005 Honda XL650, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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