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WR54 USM

2004 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,002 mi
Last recorded33,002 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda XL65017,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 USM
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 33,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 24,727 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 24,709 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shocker lower linkage (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 19,467 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 19,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 18,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 18,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 13,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,187 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 May 2012 10,628 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 7,367 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,938 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 6,298 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,298 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,197 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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WR54 USM is a 2004 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR54 USM, 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 WR54 USM registered?

WR54 USM is a 2004 Honda XL650, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is WR54 USM safe to buy?

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