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C181 LHG

1986 Honda XL600

White Petrol 591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,212 mi
Last recorded25,212 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda XL60031,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 LHG
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 25,212 miles

Throttle sticks

Pass 18 Jul 2024 25,207 miles

throttle sticks

Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,181 miles

Throttle sticks

Fail 27 Jun 2023 25,772 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking in lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 24,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 24,576 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 24,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,436 miles

front tyre low on pressure

Fail 6 Sep 2014 24,436 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

number plate light not working

front tyre low on pressure

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,509 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,616 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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C181 LHG is a 1986 Honda XL600 in White with a 591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 31,446 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 C181 LHG, 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 40 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 C181 LHG registered?

C181 LHG is a 1986 Honda XL600, first registered on 3 July 1986.

Is C181 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C181 LHG shows 15 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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