CarVerify

Free Car Check

E766 CNS

1988 Honda XL600

White Petrol 589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,755 mi
Last recorded75,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda XL60041,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE766 CNS
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 75,755 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 75,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,950 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 73,924 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,373 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 73,373 miles

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,068 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 72,680 miles

Centre Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,680 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,318 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 69,599 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,210 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 69,206 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,942 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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
Full Honda XL600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E766 CNS is a 1988 Honda XL600 in White with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E766 CNS, 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

How do I check the history of E766 CNS?

You can check the full history of E766 CNS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E766 CNS registered?

E766 CNS is a 1988 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E766 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E766 CNS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E766 CNS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E766 CNS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.