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P661 BUB

1997 Honda XR600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,319 mi
Last recorded16,319 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda XR60011,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 BUB
MakeHonda
ModelXR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 16,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 16,319 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 16,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 16,319 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,840 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,952 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 14,894 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,792 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 14,506 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

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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P661 BUB is a 1997 Honda XR600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P661 BUB, 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 P661 BUB registered?

P661 BUB is a 1997 Honda XR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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