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H197 EEU

2001 Honda XL600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Honda XL60047,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 EEU
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,928 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 69,928 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 68,284 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

cush drive rubbers slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2012 68,278 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

cush drive rubbers slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,721 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 65,720 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2010 62,161 miles

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

slight cracking in front tyre side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,552 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,469 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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H197 EEU is a 2001 Honda XL600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,970 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 H197 EEU, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H197 EEU registered?

H197 EEU is a 2001 Honda XL600, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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