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R194 WAM

1998 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,014 mi
Last recorded16,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 WAM
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,014 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,014 miles

1) Rear chain rusty. 2) Headraces slightly stiff.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 16,014 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

1) Rear chain rusty. 2) Headraces slightly stiff. 3) Running on one cylinder.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,222 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 11,222 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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R194 WAM is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R194 WAM, 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 R194 WAM registered?

R194 WAM is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R194 WAM safe to buy?

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