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N603 NHR

1996 Honda XL600

Grey Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,293 mi
Last recorded54,293 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 NHR
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,293 miles

front wheel rim corroding

rear tyre worn

wear in rear shock absorber lower bush

Fail 18 Mar 2017 54,182 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play lower linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

rear shock absorber lower bush worn

rear tyre worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,568 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,474 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,470 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 45,252 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 45,239 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,377 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,632 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,582 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 27,486 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 19,467 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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N603 NHR is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Grey with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,680 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 N603 NHR, 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 30 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N603 NHR registered?

N603 NHR is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N603 NHR safe to buy?

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