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B298 RRT

1998 Honda XL600

White Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,245 mi
Last recorded31,245 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB298 RRT
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

petrol tank filler cap seal has slight damage

Fail 21 Jan 2019 31,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

petrol tank filler cap seal has slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2018 12,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H fork seal (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Bottom shock absorber (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Handlebars slightly to left - when wheels straight (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 12,999 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height All to small (6.3.4a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Front - off road type (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion L/H fork seal (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Bottom shock absorber (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. Handlebars slightly to left - when wheels straight (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,999 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,999 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 May 2006 12,999 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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B298 RRT is a 1998 Honda XL600 in White with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,610 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 B298 RRT, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B298 RRT registered?

B298 RRT is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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