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E401 LOW

1988 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,375 mi
Last recorded44,375 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Honda XL60041,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 LOW
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 44,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 43,035 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,024 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 43,024 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,021 miles

Left hand guard touching screen, but not interfering with movement

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 43,021 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Left hand guard touching screen, but not interfering with movement

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,973 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,970 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,601 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,553 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 42,553 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 6 May 2010 42,379 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 42,379 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 42,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 42,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 41,886 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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E401 LOW is a 1988 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E401 LOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E401 LOW registered?

E401 LOW is a 1988 Honda XL600, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E401 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E401 LOW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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