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SO55 URH

2006 Honda XL 650 V-6

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,181 mi
Last recorded47,181 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda XL 650 V-617,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 URH
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,181 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 46,724 miles

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

centre stand seized

prevent further corrosion of frame underside

Fail 21 Jun 2024 46,696 miles

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

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

centre stand seized

prevent further corrosion of frame underside

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 44,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 43,317 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2020 42,705 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 40,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,335 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,622 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 17,622 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 17,161 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,816 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 7,816 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 5,186 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 5,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 3,512 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL 650 V-6?

Based on 3,377 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 13
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SO55 URH is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,161 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-6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO55 URH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL 650 V-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Honda XL 650 V-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO55 URH registered?

SO55 URH is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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