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H714 BTR

1990 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,309 mi
Last recorded61,309 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Honda XL60042,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH714 BTR
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 60,907 miles

Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 1 May 2024 60,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain rusty

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,876 miles

some slight corrosion places of frame mainly age related

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,512 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 58,512 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,236 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,167 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,167 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,312 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,459 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 43,415 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 41,547 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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H714 BTR is a 1990 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H714 BTR, 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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H714 BTR is a 1990 Honda XL600, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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