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R136 MGJ

1997 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,740 mi
Last recorded18,740 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 18,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,420 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Swinging arm corroded near rear suspension

front brake hose union corroded

near side hand grip slightly loose

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,163 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 18,163 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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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R136 MGJ is a 1997 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R136 MGJ, 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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R136 MGJ is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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