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C552 AWS

1985 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,197 mi
Last recorded65,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda XL60034,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC552 AWS
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 65,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,979 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 64,755 miles

rear suspension linkage has slight play

Pass 11 May 2022 64,436 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 63,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2020 62,072 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,582 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 59,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,717 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 57,717 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,684 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,749 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 55,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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C552 AWS is a 1985 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C552 AWS, 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 C552 AWS registered?

C552 AWS is a 1985 Honda XL600, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is C552 AWS safe to buy?

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