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R301 BUX

1998 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,043 mi
Last recorded6,043 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 BUX
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 6,043 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 6,043 miles

Direction indicator not working left hand (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 1,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 1,567 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Due to front brake binding ,unable to assess condition of front wheel bearings.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 257 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 97,654 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 97,654 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff No movement. (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,934 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 94,934 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,347 miles

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

rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,170 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,420 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 50,862 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 50,862 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,857 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,857 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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R301 BUX is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R301 BUX, 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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R301 BUX is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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