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P422 AJO

1996 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,608 mi
Last recorded34,608 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 AJO
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 34,608 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 34,608 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,865 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 33,804 miles

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 33,245 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 33,245 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 31,922 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 31,882 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,471 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 31,036 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 30,653 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 30,634 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,902 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 27,891 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,885 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 26,885 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,589 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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P422 AJO is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P422 AJO, 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 P422 AJO registered?

P422 AJO is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P422 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 AJO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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