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P947 WKG

1997 Honda XL600V

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda XL600V28,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 WKG
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026
Fail 18 Mar 2026 11 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlight guard insecure

Front Throttle not returning

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 30,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,995 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 28,935 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,429 miles

advicse soft front suspension

Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,419 miles

Decelerometer brake test indicates a severely juddering brake front brake lever not a smooth action (3.3.E1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey blowing badly (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. front (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 27,215 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 27,215 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 26,654 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,808 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,604 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 22,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,163 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 20,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,702 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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P947 WKG is a 1997 Honda XL600V in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P947 WKG, 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.

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What year was P947 WKG registered?

P947 WKG is a 1997 Honda XL600V, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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