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K488 KES

1992 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,715 mi
Last recorded40,715 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Honda XL60036,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 KES
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 40,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear caliper has slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2008 10,127 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,729 miles

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

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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K488 KES is a 1992 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 36,059 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 K488 KES, 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 34 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K488 KES?

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What year was K488 KES registered?

K488 KES is a 1992 Honda XL600, first registered on 18 September 1992.

Is K488 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for K488 KES shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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