MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
slight wear on front brake disc
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
rear caliper movement on pivot pins
slight wear on front brake disc
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn may need replacing (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
all lights taped daylight use only
front tyre worn low and uneven
light pitting on fork stansions
long travel on front brake lever
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
advise rear susp/soft
no plate cracked and deteriated but readable
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
advise rear susp/soft
no plate cracked and deteriated but readable
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
rear brake caliper pins have slight play
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
front shock absorbers covered by rubber gators
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
front shock absorbers covered by rubber gators
Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
chain and sprockets near end of life
Heated grip wiring routed incorrectly.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda XL600?
Based on 13,639 MOT tests across 1,657 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R31 AEE is a 1997 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R31 AEE, 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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R31 AEE is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 2 October 1997.
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