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PL03 FGJ

2003 Honda XR650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,436 mi
Last recorded48,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda XR6505,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FGJ
MakeHonda
ModelXR650
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 48,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 48,436 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 48,436 miles

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

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,436 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,436 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Rear indicator slight movement

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy slight movement (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 48,436 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering fouls tank (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Rear indicator slight movement

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy slight movement (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,436 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,436 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly not enough to show on brake tester

head light unit and bulb fitted incorrectly

Fail 12 Nov 2011 48,436 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly not enough to show on brake tester

head light unit and bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,551 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,615 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR650?

Based on 5,377 MOT tests across 711 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 53
Horn not working 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 31
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
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PL03 FGJ is a 2003 Honda XR650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda XR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 5,968 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 XR650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL03 FGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Honda XR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL03 FGJ is a 2003 Honda XR650, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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