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P998 RFV

1996 Honda XL600

Grey Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,191 mi
Last recorded50,191 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Honda XL60030,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 RFV
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 50,191 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 50,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,936 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,564 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,560 miles

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,371 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,511 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 39,511 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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P998 RFV is a 1996 Honda XL600 in Grey with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P998 RFV, 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 P998 RFV registered?

P998 RFV is a 1996 Honda XL600, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P998 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 RFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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