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N714 FEX

1996 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,142 mi
Last recorded41,142 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 FEX
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 41,142 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 41,142 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed Cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 39,686 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 39,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,719 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 37,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 37,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,923 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,877 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 26,877 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 25,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,758 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,118 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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N714 FEX is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 N714 FEX, 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 N714 FEX registered?

N714 FEX is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N714 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N714 FEX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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