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J196 UNH

1986 Honda XL600

White Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,891 mi
Last recorded61,891 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Honda XL60031,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 UNH
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 61,891 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 61,874 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,808 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 60,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,464 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,974 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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J196 UNH is a 1986 Honda XL600 in White with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 31,446 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 J196 UNH, 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 40 years old, this Honda XL600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J196 UNH registered?

J196 UNH is a 1986 Honda XL600, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is J196 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J196 UNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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