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PE05 WDU

2005 Honda XL 650 V-4

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,724 mi
Last recorded24,724 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda XL 650 V-418,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 WDU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 24,724 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 23,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 22,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 22,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 22,096 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 21,709 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 20,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 20,244 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 18,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,183 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 17,747 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 17,743 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 15,933 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 15,933 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 12,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 10,008 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 7,456 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,346 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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PE05 WDU is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 18,114 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 PE05 WDU, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 WDU registered?

PE05 WDU is a 2005 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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