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ET56 ECE

2007 Honda XL 650 V-6

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,838 mi
Last recorded20,838 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Honda XL 650 V-617,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET56 ECE
MakeHonda
ModelXL 650 V-6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 20,838 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 19,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 18,688 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 18,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 17,005 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 13,887 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 13,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,712 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 11,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 11,616 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 11,571 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,448 miles

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

front tyre perished( not down to the ply at this time) may become dangerous

Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,407 miles

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

front tyre perished in places, not down to the ply at this time but may deteriorate quickly

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,265 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,265 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 9,668 miles

1. headrace bearings worn with free play on limit

2. front tyre pressure appears low

3. front pads worn low

4. insecure wires

5. headlight image poor

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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ET56 ECE is a 2007 Honda XL 650 V-6 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Honda XL 650 V-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 17,140 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 ET56 ECE, 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 19 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 ET56 ECE registered?

ET56 ECE is a 2007 Honda XL 650 V-6, first registered on 3 February 2007.

Is ET56 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET56 ECE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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