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R527 HGJ

1997 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,033 mi
Last recorded27,033 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda XL60031,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 HGJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 27,033 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 27,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 26,992 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 26,992 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Button does not dip when pushed! (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 26,974 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2022 26,784 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 26,724 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 26,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,714 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,588 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 26,588 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 26,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,935 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

fork gators fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2016 24,962 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,903 miles

front fork gators are fitted

front tyre is getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,828 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 20,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,778 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 18,710 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,352 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,234 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 12,995 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 12,995 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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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R527 HGJ is a 1997 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 31,630 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 R527 HGJ, 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 29 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R527 HGJ registered?

R527 HGJ is a 1997 Honda XL600, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R527 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 HGJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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