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W28 MDC

2006 Honda XL 650 V-6

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,782 mi
Last recorded36,782 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda XL 650 V-617,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 MDC
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 36,782 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2025 36,593 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 35,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 33,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 28,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,022 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,174 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 19,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,047 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 10,154 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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W28 MDC is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W28 MDC, 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 W28 MDC registered?

W28 MDC is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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