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R393 NGM

1997 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,355 mi
Last recorded40,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 NGM
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 40,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 37,926 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,622 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,905 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,607 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 45,607 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2016 45,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 45,919 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,020 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,437 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 38,437 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,259 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,871 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 27,522 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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R393 NGM is a 1997 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R393 NGM, 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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What year was R393 NGM registered?

R393 NGM is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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