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K789 JVW

1995 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,834 mi
Last recorded32,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda XL60029,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK789 JVW
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 32,834 miles

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 32,009 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 29,995 miles

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

Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 28,843 miles

Chain adjuster lock nuts loose

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

Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Rear brake rod lock nut loose

Pass 11 Feb 2022 26,899 miles

clutch lever has play in it

headlamp beam defector fitted

l/h foot peg bent

Fail 9 Feb 2022 26,892 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

l/h foot peg bent

headlamp beam defector fitted

clutch lever has play in it

Pass 12 Feb 2021 24,455 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,026 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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K789 JVW is a 1995 Honda XL600 in Black with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 29,942 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 K789 JVW, 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 31 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K789 JVW registered?

K789 JVW is a 1995 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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