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P501 SFB

1996 Honda XR600R

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,449 mi
Last recorded22,449 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XR600R13,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 SFB
MakeHonda
ModelXR600R
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 22,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 21,015 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 19,626 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 18,699 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 17,395 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 16,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 13,372 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 11,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 10,796 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play top shock bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,199 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Sep 2014 7,771 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 7,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,680 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,118 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 7,096 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 6,602 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR600R?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
311
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Tyre is unsuitable 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Horn not working 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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P501 SFB is a 1996 Honda XR600R in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1996 Honda XR600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 13,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XR600R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P501 SFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR600R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Honda XR600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P501 SFB registered?

P501 SFB is a 1996 Honda XR600R, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P501 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 SFB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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