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L229 XDG

1993 Honda Cbr 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,564 mi
Last recorded39,564 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda Cbr 60036,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 XDG
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 39,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 38,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,020 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,482 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 36,197 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 36,196 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,333 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,013 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,584 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,164 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 33,162 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,785 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 32,785 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,381 miles

front tyre valve slightly perished

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 600?

Based on 5,328 MOT tests across 563 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
563
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 47
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 37
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L229 XDG is a 1993 Honda Cbr 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda Cbr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 36,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L229 XDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Cbr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L229 XDG registered?

L229 XDG is a 1993 Honda Cbr 600, first registered on 9 October 1993.

Is L229 XDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L229 XDG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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