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C741 VUY

2001 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL60047,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC741 VUY
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 48,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,355 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 48,355 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 47,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 46,907 miles

slight play in rear shock

Fail 23 May 2017 46,907 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight play in rear shock

Pass 21 May 2016 46,236 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 46,236 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 45,517 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 44,951 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 43,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 43,950 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 42,933 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 May 2012 42,918 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,303 miles

front brake disc, slightly worn

gators fitted to front shockabsorbers

Pass 28 May 2010 39,219 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,218 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 39,212 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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C741 VUY is a 2001 Honda XL600 in Black with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,970 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 C741 VUY, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C741 VUY registered?

C741 VUY is a 2001 Honda XL600, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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