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F972 BJK

1989 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Honda XL60041,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 BJK
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,609 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,298 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,274 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 64,556 miles

R/H rear indicator damaged

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,035 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

o/s hand guard fowles on fairing but does not adversley affect the steering' bolt fitted to o/s lower fairing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 662,332 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,332 miles

Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,826 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,196 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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F972 BJK is a 1989 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F972 BJK, 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 F972 BJK registered?

F972 BJK is a 1989 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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