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B717 FHK

1985 Honda XL600

White Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda XL60034,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB717 FHK
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 68,785 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,363 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 68,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 68,168 miles

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 66,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,968 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 65,239 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 65,239 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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B717 FHK is a 1985 Honda XL600 in White with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B717 FHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B717 FHK registered?

B717 FHK is a 1985 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B717 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B717 FHK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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