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NL04 AXS

2004 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,317 mi
Last recorded38,317 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL65017,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 AXS
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 36,889 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,588 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 30,239 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 30,239 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,306 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 29,306 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,223 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 27,223 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,587 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,290 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 25,290 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,863 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,863 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 24,165 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,769 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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NL04 AXS is a 2004 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NL04 AXS, 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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NL04 AXS is a 2004 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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