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C989 HGS

1986 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,351 mi
Last recorded22,351 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2006
Typical for 1986 Honda XL60031,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC989 HGS
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,351 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 22,332 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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C989 HGS is a 1986 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C989 HGS, 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.

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What year was C989 HGS registered?

C989 HGS is a 1986 Honda XL600, first registered on 30 April 1986.

Is C989 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C989 HGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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