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YY06 LYV

2006 Honda XL 650 V-6

Red Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,195 mi
Last recorded47,195 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda XL 650 V-617,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 LYV
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 47,195 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 47,195 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 44,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre excessively aged 11 years (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 44,534 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Incorrectly fitted protruding proud out to the sides, (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre excessively aged 11 years (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 42,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,246 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,206 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,715 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,350 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2016 38,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2014 35,408 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2014 35,408 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 34,824 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 33,086 miles

Small cut in tread of rear tyre.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 33,040 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,056 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,089 miles

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

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

the front tyre is very slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,485 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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YY06 LYV 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 YY06 LYV, 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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YY06 LYV is a 2006 Honda XL 650 V-6, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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