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MF06 AOW

2006 Honda XL650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,335 mi
Last recorded44,335 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda XL65019,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 AOW
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 44,026 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 42,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 36,576 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 36,576 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 34,811 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,796 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 34,778 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,342 miles

handle bars possible bent

play in clutch lever povit

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,134 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 27,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,438 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 21,434 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 19,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,597 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,545 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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MF06 AOW is a 2006 Honda XL650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF06 AOW, 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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MF06 AOW is a 2006 Honda XL650, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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