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N904 YCH

1996 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,284 mi
Last recorded28,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 YCH
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 28,284 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 25,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Disc Worn To 4 mm Min Thickness Advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 20,824 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front brake lever bent

o.s mirror broken

Pass 19 May 2020 20,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 20,176 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,519 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,514 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 17,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,623 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 15,623 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,577 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,386 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,840 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,069 miles

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

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

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

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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N904 YCH is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N904 YCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N904 YCH registered?

N904 YCH is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N904 YCH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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