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F986 PBJ

1988 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,780 mi
Last recorded43,780 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Honda XL60041,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 PBJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,780 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear number plate smaller than recommended

surface cuts on rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,779 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,580 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,558 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,853 miles

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

slight fuel leak from carb overflow tube

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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F986 PBJ is a 1988 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 41,761 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 F986 PBJ, 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 38 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 F986 PBJ registered?

F986 PBJ is a 1988 Honda XL600, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is F986 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F986 PBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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