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LR02 GJY

2002 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,069 mi
Last recorded53,069 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda XL65020,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 GJY
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 51,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 47,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,244 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 45,235 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,050 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,034 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 25,644 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLEY STICKING

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2007 23,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,480 miles

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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LR02 GJY is a 2002 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 20,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR02 GJY, 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 24 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR02 GJY registered?

LR02 GJY is a 2002 Honda XL650, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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