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VO56 HPJ

2006 Honda XL 650 V-6

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,137 mi
Last recorded49,137 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda XL 650 V-617,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HPJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 49,137 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in shock linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 47,932 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain has a couple of seized links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slighty play in mono shock linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,306 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,326 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear 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))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 46,326 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear 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 2 Sep 2021 42,632 miles

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

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

headraces slightly rough

Pass 29 Aug 2020 41,767 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,433 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,507 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play bushes in suspension linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,055 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,184 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,001 miles

Number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2012 19,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 19,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 19,050 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,268 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 16,268 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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VO56 HPJ is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VO56 HPJ, 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 VO56 HPJ registered?

VO56 HPJ is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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