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B553 NAB

1985 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,632 mi
Last recorded22,632 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Honda XL60034,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB553 NAB
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 22,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021
Pass 22 Apr 2017
Fail 22 Apr 2017

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 50,977 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,923 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,923 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,734 miles

Head lamp converter fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2007

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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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B553 NAB is a 1985 Honda XL600 in Black with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 34,860 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 B553 NAB, 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 41 years old, this Honda XL600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B553 NAB registered?

B553 NAB is a 1985 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B553 NAB safe to buy?

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