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R204 MGT

1997 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,089 mi
Last recorded10,089 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 MGT
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 10,089 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 10,089 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 9,873 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 9,403 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 9,212 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 9,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,677 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 8,000 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,000 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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R204 MGT is a 1997 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R204 MGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R204 MGT?

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What year was R204 MGT registered?

R204 MGT is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R204 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 MGT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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