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P962 SGO

1996 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,249 mi
Last recorded94,249 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 SGO
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 94,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,041 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,518 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,006 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,006 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,019 miles

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

lefthand grip slightly loose.

registration plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 717,233 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,996 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,705 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 53,388 miles

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

number plate may not be legal next year.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 48,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,364 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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P962 SGO is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 30,680 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 P962 SGO, 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 30 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P962 SGO registered?

P962 SGO is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P962 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 SGO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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