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G649 LGH

1989 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174 mi
Last recorded174 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Honda XL60041,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 LGH
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017
Fail 14 Apr 2017

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,636 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspension squeek

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,636 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspension squeek

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,635 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,635 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 54,573 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspension squeak

Pass 23 May 2013 54,573 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspension squeak

Pass 31 May 2012 54,480 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 54,480 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 52,942 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,643 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 52,643 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,294 miles

Handlebar mounted slightly too far back Advised to adjust.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 51,294 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Handlebar mounted slightly too far back Advised to adjust.

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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G649 LGH is a 1989 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G649 LGH, 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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G649 LGH is a 1989 Honda XL600, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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