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RE54 MPF

2004 Honda XL 650 V-4

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,948 mi
Last recorded10,948 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL 650 V-417,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 MPF
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 10,948 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 10,948 miles

Front Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 9,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 5,743 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 4,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 4,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 3,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 2,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,840 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 2,840 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front tyre pressure low

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 2,423 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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RE54 MPF is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,003 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 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 RE54 MPF, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE54 MPF registered?

RE54 MPF is a 2004 Honda XL 650 V-4, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for RE54 MPF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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