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P642 PLO

1997 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,917 mi
Last recorded57,917 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 PLO
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,917 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,917 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 57,917 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,917 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,917 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 57,917 miles

Centre Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 56,866 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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P642 PLO is a 1997 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 31,630 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 P642 PLO, 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 29 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P642 PLO is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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