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R461 YRV

1998 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

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Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 YRV
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025
Pass 12 Oct 2024 954 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 954 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,070 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 74,070 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 71,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,670 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 70,670 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 69,621 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 69,621 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play lower linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,715 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,909 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 63,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,037 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,339 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 52,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,446 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,374 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,313 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,364 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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R461 YRV is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R461 YRV, 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

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What year was R461 YRV registered?

R461 YRV is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R461 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 YRV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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