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R478 WOC

1998 Honda XL600

Beige Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 WOC
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 67,072 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,480 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 64,956 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 64,956 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R478 WOC is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Beige with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R478 WOC, 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 R478 WOC registered?

R478 WOC is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 25 January 1998.

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