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SF06 UMS

2006 Honda XL650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,514 mi
Last recorded22,514 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda XL65019,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 UMS
MakeHonda
ModelXL650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 22,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 20,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 16,790 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 16,669 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 16,270 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 16,222 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,067 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyre has a slight cut

Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,508 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,671 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,634 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,979 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2012 8,179 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 7,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 6,323 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 3,880 miles

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

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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SF06 UMS is a 2006 Honda XL650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF06 UMS, 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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What year was SF06 UMS registered?

SF06 UMS is a 2006 Honda XL650, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is SF06 UMS safe to buy?

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