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LB04 CDU

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,238 mi
Last recorded46,238 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CDU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,238 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 36,911 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 31,722 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 16,641 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 16,597 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 10,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 10,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 May 2015 9,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 8,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,529 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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LB04 CDU is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB04 CDU, 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 LB04 CDU registered?

LB04 CDU is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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