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F401 JFM

1989 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,707 mi
Last recorded38,707 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda XL60041,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 JFM
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 38,595 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,483 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,475 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 38,265 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 38,265 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 May 2019 37,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear suspension soft

Pass 15 May 2018 37,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,958 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 36,755 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 36,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,238 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,802 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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F401 JFM is a 1989 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1989 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,719 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 F401 JFM, 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 37 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 F401 JFM registered?

F401 JFM is a 1989 Honda XL600, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F401 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F401 JFM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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