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Honda Xl650 (2005)

104 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.2% first-time pass rate

2005 Honda Xl650

CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Xl650. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 9.2% above UK average
89.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
14,868
typical mileage
9,485–25,169 middle half
17.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.3
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Xl650

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Honda Xl650 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,485
low mileage
14,868
typical
25,169
high mileage

Half of all 2005 Honda Xl650 vehicles fall between 9,485 and 25,169 miles.

2005 Honda Xl650 — Still on the Road

37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.

62 37 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.3
Avg failures per vehicle
4.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Honda Xl650

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 49.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 33.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 28.2%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 24.7%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18.4%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 17.3%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 15.7%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 15.3%
    Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.

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