CarVerify

Free Car Check

ND06 DKU

2006 Honda XL 650 V-5

Silver Petrol 647cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,745 mi
Last recorded51,745 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda XL 650 V-516,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationND06 DKU
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 51,663 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 51,087 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock to chassis mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 51,082 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock to chassis mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 50,902 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,989 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,667 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,646 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 38,460 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 38,460 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,864 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 23,689 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,689 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 18,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 13,367 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 10,356 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 10,356 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 6,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,082 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-5?

Based on 1,257 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Drive chain excessively loose 5
Full Honda XL 650 V-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ND06 DKU is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-5 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Honda XL 650 V-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,413 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 XL 650 V-5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ND06 DKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ND06 DKU?

You can check the full history of ND06 DKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ND06 DKU registered?

ND06 DKU is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is ND06 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND06 DKU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ND06 DKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ND06 DKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.