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C817 HCA

1985 Honda XL600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,697 mi
Last recorded4,697 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Honda XL60034,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC817 HCA
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 4,697 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 4,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,406 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 54,406 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,431 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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C817 HCA is a 1985 Honda XL600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C817 HCA, 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 C817 HCA registered?

C817 HCA is a 1985 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C817 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C817 HCA shows 6 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.

Does C817 HCA have outstanding finance?

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