2003 Honda XL 650 V-3 0.6L Petrol · EY03 FWG

The 2025‑09‑16 MOT at 25,077 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend, as the preceding 2023, 2021 and 2017 tests also showed no failures. The recorded mileage has risen from 13,766 miles in September 2006 to 25,077 miles in September 2025, averaging about 1,090 miles per year, which is low for a 23‑year‑old vehicle; however, the increase was not uniform, with a rapid accumulation of 4,741 miles between September 2006 and October 2007, and a further 1,366 miles in the two years from January 2021 to January 2023, while the intervals from 2007 to 2017 and from 2023 to 2025 showed comparatively modest growth. A buyer should therefore examine the rear suspension bushes for free play, the steering linkage for the noted notchy movement, the condition of the front brake discs and pads, and the rear brake pedal alignment, all of which have been flagged in earlier records, and verify that the drive chain remains correctly tensioned and the exhaust shows no excessive corrosion. Given the history of tyre wear approaching the legal limit, the occasional headlamp switch malfunction and the previous failure of rear brake pads below 1.5 mm, a thorough in‑person inspection of tyre tread depth, brake component thickness, and structural rust on the chassis is essential before purchase.