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P861 MJN

1997 Honda XL600V

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,199 mi
Last recorded38,199 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda XL600V28,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 MJN
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,199 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 38,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 82,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 67,771 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,771 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,285 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL600V?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 17
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P861 MJN is a 1997 Honda XL600V in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 28,326 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 XL600V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P861 MJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL600V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Honda XL600V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P861 MJN registered?

P861 MJN is a 1997 Honda XL600V, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P861 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 MJN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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