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R31 AEE

1997 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,821 mi
Last recorded61,821 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 AEE
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 61,821 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 61,811 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,946 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 34,946 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 34,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,963 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 27,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,813 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,123 miles

chain and sprockets near end of life

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,984 miles

Heated grip wiring routed incorrectly.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,737 miles

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.

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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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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