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E701 KCK

1988 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,123 mi
Last recorded38,123 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
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

RegistrationE701 KCK
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 38,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 37,935 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 37,767 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 37,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 37,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,316 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,316 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,739 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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E701 KCK is a 1988 Honda XL600 in Red with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 E701 KCK, 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 E701 KCK registered?

E701 KCK is a 1988 Honda XL600, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E701 KCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E701 KCK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E701 KCK have outstanding finance?

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