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P405 PUA

1996 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,134 mi
Last recorded30,134 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 PUA
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 30,134 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 28,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 28,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,869 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 26,853 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 26,248 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 26,248 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,438 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,495 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,214 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 24,211 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

handle bar slightly bent on right side

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,964 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 22,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,412 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 14,011 miles

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

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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P405 PUA is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P405 PUA, 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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P405 PUA is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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