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J318 OVM

1991 Honda XL600

Purple Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,591 mi
Last recorded52,591 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Honda XL60039,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 OVM
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 52,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,140 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 52,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,076 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 49,263 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 49,263 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 46,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,178 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,864 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,387 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,140 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,945 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,743 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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J318 OVM is a 1991 Honda XL600 in Purple with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 39,358 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 J318 OVM, 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 35 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 J318 OVM registered?

J318 OVM is a 1991 Honda XL600, first registered on 14 November 1991.

Is J318 OVM safe to buy?

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