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FY55 XEL

2005 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,541 mi
Last recorded28,541 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Honda XL60029,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XEL
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 28,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 26,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 26,918 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested due to front brake binding. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front wheel bearing not tested due to break binding.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 25,952 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged minor damage ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,827 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement relay pivot bearing/bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,207 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 12,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,089 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,986 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,446 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 10,424 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,017 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,818 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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FY55 XEL is a 2005 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 29,732 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 FY55 XEL, 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 21 years old, this Honda XL600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY55 XEL registered?

FY55 XEL is a 2005 Honda XL600, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FY55 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 XEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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