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R487 TOK

1998 Honda XL600V

Beige Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,618 mi
Last recorded37,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Honda XL600V28,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 TOK
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,618 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 34,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,520 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 24,519 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,854 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL600V?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 17
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R487 TOK is a 1998 Honda XL600V in Beige with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 28,747 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 XL600V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R487 TOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL600V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Honda XL600V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R487 TOK registered?

R487 TOK is a 1998 Honda XL600V, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R487 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 TOK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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