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D203 FDL

1986 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,966 mi
Last recorded41,966 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda XL60031,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD203 FDL
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 41,966 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 41,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 41,551 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied slightly bent down (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

head light masked for uk at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,302 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 41,302 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,429 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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D203 FDL is a 1986 Honda XL600 in Red with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D203 FDL, 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 D203 FDL registered?

D203 FDL is a 1986 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D203 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D203 FDL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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