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G663 HCK

1989 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,536 mi
Last recorded26,536 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda XL60041,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG663 HCK
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 26,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 24,169 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 22,154 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 19,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 17,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 15,517 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 15,506 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 14,462 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gear change loose on spline fitment

No chain gaurd

Wheel corroded but not to excess Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 14,462 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gear change loose on spline fitment

No chain gaurd

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel corroded but not to excess Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 13,321 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 13,321 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,810 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 May 2006 34,801 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G663 HCK is a 1989 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G663 HCK, 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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G663 HCK is a 1989 Honda XL600, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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