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AF56 UPL

2006 Honda XL650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,320 mi
Last recorded45,320 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda XL65019,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 UPL
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 44,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,385 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 42,385 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 39,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 39,884 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 34,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,417 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit 1.3 (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2017 30,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit 1.3 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 26,858 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 26,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,616 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 17,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 6,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 2,379 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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AF56 UPL is a 2006 Honda XL650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Honda XL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 19,606 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 AF56 UPL, 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 20 years old, this Honda XL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF56 UPL is a 2006 Honda XL650, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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