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SG54 WCV

2004 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,435 mi
Last recorded31,435 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL65017,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 WCV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 31,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 30,689 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 30,687 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Knocking (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 28,177 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,723 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 26,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,283 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 9,748 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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SG54 WCV is a 2004 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG54 WCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG54 WCV registered?

SG54 WCV is a 2004 Honda XL650, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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