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WD06 BHN

2006 Honda XL 650 V-6

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,576 mi
Last recorded39,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda XL 650 V-617,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 BHN
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,576 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 39,370 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 39,214 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 39,214 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 38,471 miles

exhaust repair

Fail 20 Apr 2023 38,471 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted caliper mounting (1.1.21 (c))

exhaust repair

Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,328 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 36,324 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,533 miles

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

Front exhaust sheild

Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,516 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 33,516 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 28,533 miles

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

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

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

fork gaiters fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 24,248 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 19,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 15,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,080 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,368 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 13,360 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,879 miles

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 15 Aug 2011 11,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,660 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,517 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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WD06 BHN is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Red with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WD06 BHN, 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 WD06 BHN registered?

WD06 BHN is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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