MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
cush drive rubbers worn
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
cush drive rubbers worn
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
rear no plate poorly mounted
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
rear no plate poorly mounted
How Reliable is the Honda XL600?
Based on 13,639 MOT tests across 1,657 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A397 SDV is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Red with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1996 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,680 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 XL600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A397 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda XL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A397 SDV registered?
A397 SDV is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 16 May 1996.
Is A397 SDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A397 SDV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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