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R396 FGC

1998 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,631 mi
Last recorded38,631 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 FGC
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 38,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 38,631 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,071 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 38,071 miles

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,381 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,560 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 35,399 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,484 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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R396 FGC is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R396 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R396 FGC?

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What year was R396 FGC registered?

R396 FGC is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R396 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 FGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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