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J616 ATO

1997 Honda XL600

White Petrol 591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ616 ATO
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine591cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 77,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,549 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 77,549 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,768 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 75,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Left Road Sided Head Lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected White Light Shown (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,512 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 74,512 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,759 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,019 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Sep 2015 71,019 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,312 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,235 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,400 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 62,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,830 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 60,484 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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J616 ATO is a 1997 Honda XL600 in White with a 591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 31,630 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 J616 ATO, 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 29 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J616 ATO registered?

J616 ATO is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is J616 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J616 ATO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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