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R445 CJA

1998 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,614 mi
Last recorded52,614 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 CJA
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,614 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,860 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 43,854 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall is cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front fairing missing.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 52,500 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,011 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,709 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,593 miles

front brake binding slightiy

Fail 21 Jun 2014 51,593 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake binding slightiy

Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,172 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 44,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 31,719 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION AT SPOKE BEDS ON REAR ALLOY WHEEL

Fail 19 Jul 2005

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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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R445 CJA is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R445 CJA, 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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R445 CJA is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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