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M490 ARK

1994 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,806 mi
Last recorded21,806 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Honda XL60037,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 ARK
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 21,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,232 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 21,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,072 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 20,072 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 20,067 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Riders seat insecure rear lugs broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handlebars offline with motorcycle

various plastic body panels loose / fixings broken

Pass 10 Aug 2019 19,290 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 19,290 miles

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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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M490 ARK is a 1994 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 37,616 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 M490 ARK, 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 32 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 M490 ARK?

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What year was M490 ARK registered?

M490 ARK is a 1994 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M490 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 ARK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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