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M229 VRB

1995 Honda XL600

Gold Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,040 mi
Last recorded52,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Honda XL60029,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 VRB
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 52,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 51,720 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 46,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,067 miles

Centre Stand Not Fully Retracting

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

Handguards Touch Screen On Full Lock

Pass 20 Jul 2019 45,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,432 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 42,416 miles

Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,177 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 13,881 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,228 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,008 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,875 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 12,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 12,370 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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M229 VRB is a 1995 Honda XL600 in Gold with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M229 VRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M229 VRB registered?

M229 VRB is a 1995 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M229 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M229 VRB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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