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F548 MWL

1989 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,981 mi
Last recorded47,981 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Honda XL60041,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 MWL
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 47,981 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,798 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,986 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,748 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,109 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,413 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 40,005 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 40,005 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,659 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,879 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 37,879 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,674 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2006 32,860 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 32,860 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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F548 MWL is a 1989 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F548 MWL, 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 F548 MWL registered?

F548 MWL is a 1989 Honda XL600, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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