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G499 XPO

1990 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,460 mi
Last recorded53,460 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda XL60042,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 XPO
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 53,460 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 52,532 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,654 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,144 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,144 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,144 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,144 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 50,144 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,144 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 50,144 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,494 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 48,494 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,146 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,762 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,076 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,203 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 41,185 miles

Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,289 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 39,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

advise front brake disc worn!

advise front spokes corroded!

Pass 17 May 2008 38,872 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 38,872 miles

Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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G499 XPO is a 1990 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 42,072 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 G499 XPO, 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 36 years old, this Honda XL600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G499 XPO registered?

G499 XPO is a 1990 Honda XL600, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is G499 XPO safe to buy?

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