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J493 FYB

2001 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,211 mi
Last recorded12,211 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda XL60047,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 FYB
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 12,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 12,211 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 9,951 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 7,519 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 2,146 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 2,146 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 99,271 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,146 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 88,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,028 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,703 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,451 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,486 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,019 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 82,019 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,364 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2006 70,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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J493 FYB is a 2001 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J493 FYB, 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 J493 FYB registered?

J493 FYB is a 2001 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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