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P293 HMK

1997 Honda XL600V

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,993 mi
Last recorded41,993 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda XL600V28,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 HMK
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 41,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 41,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,254 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,038 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,370 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 80,360 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,140 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 75,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 72,802 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL600V?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 17
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P293 HMK is a 1997 Honda XL600V in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 28,326 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 XL600V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P293 HMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL600V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Honda XL600V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P293 HMK registered?

P293 HMK is a 1997 Honda XL600V, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P293 HMK safe to buy?

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