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E237 BGK

1988 Honda XL600

Green Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,254 mi
Last recorded52,254 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Honda XL60041,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE237 BGK
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 52,254 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,968 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,365 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 50,365 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,636 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,104 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 49,104 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,584 miles

Belly pan / Fairings fouling gear change lever

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,984 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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E237 BGK is a 1988 Honda XL600 in Green with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 41,761 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 E237 BGK, 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 38 years old, this Honda XL600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E237 BGK registered?

E237 BGK is a 1988 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E237 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E237 BGK shows 12 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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