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B185 VTA

1984 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Honda XL60034,241 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 VTA
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024

Brake lever has restricted free movement Rear brake lever needed moving back on splines. (1.1.15 (e))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2013

Chain guard missing

Pass 4 Aug 2012

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 26 May 2011

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 May 2011

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 2 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 2 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2009

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006
Fail 13 Jun 2006

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

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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B185 VTA is a 1984 Honda XL600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B185 VTA, 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

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What year was B185 VTA registered?

B185 VTA is a 1984 Honda XL600, first registered on 27 December 1984.

Is B185 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B185 VTA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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