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WU06 BHV

2006 Honda XL 650 V-6

Silver Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,628 mi
Last recorded49,628 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda XL 650 V-617,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 BHV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,628 miles

Central Rear Lower Centre stand seized

Central Rear Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess IN PROXIMITY OF TYRE VALVE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 49,628 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding 14kg Of Bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Brake excessively binding 14kg Of Bind (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Lower Centre stand seized

Central Rear Lower Wheel corroded but not to excess IN PROXIMITY OF TYRE VALVE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,842 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 48,810 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 45,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 38,140 miles

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 25,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 20,346 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 15,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 14,320 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 14,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 12,664 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,296 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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WU06 BHV is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Silver with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU06 BHV, 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 WU06 BHV registered?

WU06 BHV is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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