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Y247 RDF

2001 Honda XL650

Blue Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,885 mi
Last recorded49,885 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda XL65022,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 RDF
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 49,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,899 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 45,872 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 44,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,852 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 30,529 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 15 May 2009 30,529 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 26,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 16,559 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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Y247 RDF is a 2001 Honda XL650 in Blue with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,758 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 Y247 RDF, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y247 RDF is a 2001 Honda XL650, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y247 RDF safe to buy?

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