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P255 NRO

1996 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,333 mi
Last recorded26,333 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 NRO
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 26,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 26,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,321 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 26,321 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 26,024 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 25,602 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 18,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,478 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,235 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 15,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 15,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,101 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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P255 NRO is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P255 NRO, 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 P255 NRO registered?

P255 NRO is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P255 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 NRO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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