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P775 OLU

1997 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,336 mi
Last recorded36,336 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 36,336 miles

Front slight cracking in front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure slight damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,802 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 35,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 35,368 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,358 miles

Front Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 32,263 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,072 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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P775 OLU is a 1997 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P775 OLU, 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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What year was P775 OLU registered?

P775 OLU is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P775 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P775 OLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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