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B656 HEW

1996 Honda XL600

White Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

7,244 mi
Last recorded7,244 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB656 HEW
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 7,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 7,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 6,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 6,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 6,854 miles

front tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2020 6,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 6,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 6,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 5,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,508 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 5,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,386 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 26,722 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

advise corrosion on front wheel.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 26,722 miles

advise corrosion on front wheel.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,148 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,049 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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B656 HEW is a 1996 Honda XL600 in White with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 B656 HEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B656 HEW registered?

B656 HEW is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is B656 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B656 HEW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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