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P164 HCH

1997 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,587 mi
Last recorded34,587 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 HCH
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,610 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,599 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2012 32,953 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 32,843 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,773 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Not all individual l.e.d's in n/s indicator working.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,378 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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P164 HCH is a 1997 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 31,630 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 P164 HCH, 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 29 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P164 HCH registered?

P164 HCH is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P164 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 HCH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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