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R165 PRB

1998 Honda XL600

Beige Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,048 mi
Last recorded77,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 PRB
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 77,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 75,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,665 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,648 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,165 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,632 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 64,632 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,601 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,591 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,659 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 60,659 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 56,956 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,956 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,129 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,346 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,346 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 26,509 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 26,509 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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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R165 PRB is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Beige with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,610 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 R165 PRB, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R165 PRB registered?

R165 PRB is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R165 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 PRB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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