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OU04 ULA

2004 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,848 mi
Last recorded37,848 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Honda XL65017,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ULA
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,848 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 36,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,710 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 34,709 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak gear change shaft ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,448 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 30,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,258 miles

throttle control slightly stiff

Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,047 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 16,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 16,993 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 11,998 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 3,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 2,937 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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OU04 ULA is a 2004 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU04 ULA, 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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OU04 ULA is a 2004 Honda XL650, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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