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B179 FTU

1984 Honda XL600

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,057 mi
Last recorded45,057 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Honda XL60034,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB179 FTU
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 45,057 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 42,983 miles

Single-seat off-road machine.

Pass 16 Apr 2020 42,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,421 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL600?

Based on 13,639 MOT tests across 1,657 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 130
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 111
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 105
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 93
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
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B179 FTU is a 1984 Honda XL600 in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 34,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B179 FTU, 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 42 years old, this Honda XL600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B179 FTU?

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What year was B179 FTU registered?

B179 FTU is a 1984 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B179 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B179 FTU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B179 FTU have outstanding finance?

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