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C505 YRW

1986 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,944 mi
Last recorded38,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda XL60031,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 YRW
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,944 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 34,254 miles

Central Front Lower cracks in front tyre

Central Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 31,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 30,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 30,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,973 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,970 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,594 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre wearing

slight free play in rear suspension

slight free play in steering

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,184 miles

as before

Fail 19 Jul 2007 29,184 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 26,098 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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C505 YRW is a 1986 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C505 YRW, 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

How do I check the history of C505 YRW?

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What year was C505 YRW registered?

C505 YRW is a 1986 Honda XL600, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C505 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C505 YRW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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