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C628 OAP

1985 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,061 mi
Last recorded2,061 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 Honda XL60034,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC628 OAP
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 2,061 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 2,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 1,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 22 May 2018 819 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 727 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride nut missing (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2015 23 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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C628 OAP is a 1985 Honda XL600 in Black with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C628 OAP, 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.

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What year was C628 OAP registered?

C628 OAP is a 1985 Honda XL600, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C628 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C628 OAP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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