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F480 BUH

1989 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,509 mi
Last recorded28,509 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda XL60041,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 BUH
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 28,509 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 28,369 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 28,368 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake pads slightly deteriorated

front tyre has cracks in ttread

Pass 20 Jul 2023 27,925 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 27,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,356 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 27,182 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,836 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 26,836 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,659 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,710 miles

Offside Outer Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,720 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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F480 BUH is a 1989 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F480 BUH, 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.

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What year was F480 BUH registered?

F480 BUH is a 1989 Honda XL600, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F480 BUH safe to buy?

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