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P48 XGF

1997 Honda XR600

White Petrol 591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,579 mi
Last recorded9,579 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XR60011,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 XGF
MakeHonda
ModelXR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 9,579 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 9,574 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 9,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 7,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 6,953 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 6,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 6,601 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,250 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre starting to crack in the tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 5,691 miles

front tyre parished

Fail 28 Feb 2011 5,691 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre parished

Pass 13 Mar 2010 4,850 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,714 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 4,714 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 4,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 3,935 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 3,929 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Honda XR600?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
277
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
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P48 XGF is a 1997 Honda XR600 in White with a 591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda XR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 11,408 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 XR600 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P48 XGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda XR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P48 XGF registered?

P48 XGF is a 1997 Honda XR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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