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R448 XWG

1998 Honda XL600

Beige Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,373 mi
Last recorded28,373 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 XWG
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,248 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 26,462 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front wheel spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose Front wheel spokes slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp corroded / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 26,461 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Text between top & bottom row of numbers & letters (0.1 (d))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front wheel spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose Front wheel spokes slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp corroded / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,116 miles

Central Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Corrosion on spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Corrosion on spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,697 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 25,697 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective handle bar hitting tank (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,570 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake binding slightly

front brake feels slightly spongey has reseve travel

Pass 30 May 2014 25,296 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,885 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in front tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2013 24,874 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,440 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 24,440 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,270 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 23,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 18,553 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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R448 XWG is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Beige with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R448 XWG, 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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What year was R448 XWG registered?

R448 XWG is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R448 XWG safe to buy?

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