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B852 DRS

1985 Honda XL600

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,203 mi
Last recorded16,203 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda XL60034,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB852 DRS
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 16,203 miles

Central Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight oil moisture around offside fork leg,suspension still operational

Pass 8 Mar 2023 16,177 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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B852 DRS is a 1985 Honda XL600 in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B852 DRS, 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 B852 DRS registered?

B852 DRS is a 1985 Honda XL600, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B852 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B852 DRS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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