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E408 MBP

1988 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,828 mi
Last recorded42,828 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Honda XL60041,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE408 MBP
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 42,828 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 42,828 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working rear O/S indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 42,093 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 40,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear nearside indicator stem broken and taped repair.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,336 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 39,336 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,562 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,802 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,299 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted with baffle @ time of mot

Fail 13 Jun 2018 36,298 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 May 2017 33,547 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,982 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 32,968 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,979 miles

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 May 2012 27,726 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 27,298 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 27,064 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,475 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2008 26,389 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,729 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 25,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2006 25,082 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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E408 MBP is a 1988 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E408 MBP, 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 E408 MBP registered?

E408 MBP is a 1988 Honda XL600, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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