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E69 LHW

1988 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,291 mi
Last recorded23,291 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda XL60041,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE69 LHW
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 23,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 22,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 21,123 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 21,123 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,491 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 19,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,012 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,011 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 12,585 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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E69 LHW is a 1988 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E69 LHW, 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 E69 LHW registered?

E69 LHW is a 1988 Honda XL600, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is E69 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E69 LHW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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