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F870 AEL

1989 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,194 mi
Last recorded54,194 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda XL60041,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 AEL
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

offside grip damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,174 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,174 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,174 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 31 May 2013 53,931 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front fork gaiters split

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,033 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 41,033 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,027 miles

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

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

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

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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F870 AEL is a 1989 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 F870 AEL, 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 F870 AEL registered?

F870 AEL is a 1989 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F870 AEL safe to buy?

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