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C887 VUY

1986 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,723 mi
Last recorded36,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda XL60031,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 VUY
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 36,723 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 36,626 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 36,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,888 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 35,888 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,757 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 35,757 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 32,965 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,789 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 32,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Clutch lever mount insecure.

Pass 25 May 2010 32,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,298 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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C887 VUY is a 1986 Honda XL600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C887 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 40 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 C887 VUY registered?

C887 VUY is a 1986 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C887 VUY safe to buy?

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