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VK54 MUY

2004 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,417 mi
Last recorded28,417 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL65017,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 MUY
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 28,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 27,368 miles

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 26,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 25,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 19,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,269 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,918 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,575 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,302 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 13,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,533 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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VK54 MUY is a 2004 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK54 MUY, 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 VK54 MUY registered?

VK54 MUY is a 2004 Honda XL650, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is VK54 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK54 MUY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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