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WF54 ABV

2004 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

18,266 mi
Last recorded18,266 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL65017,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 ABV
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 18,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 18,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 17,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 17,689 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 17,683 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 17,613 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,898 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Swing arm bearings slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2019 16,302 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bearings have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 15,873 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 15,873 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,975 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,154 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 13,581 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 13,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 12,321 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 11,236 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 11,236 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 10,092 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 10,092 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2010 8,641 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 7,581 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 7,581 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 5,852 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,447 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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WF54 ABV is a 2004 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WF54 ABV, 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.

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What year was WF54 ABV registered?

WF54 ABV is a 2004 Honda XL650, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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