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R546 AHE

1998 Honda XL600V

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,012 mi
Last recorded67,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda XL600V28,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 AHE
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 67,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 67,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 56,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 48,103 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advise frok gaiters fitted

advise front wheel spindle clamp damaged

advise rear brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 43,381 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,547 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 24,295 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,805 miles

chain very worn

front brake disc worn very near wear limit

Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,756 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 15,753 miles

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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R546 AHE is a 1998 Honda XL600V in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R546 AHE, 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 R546 AHE registered?

R546 AHE is a 1998 Honda XL600V, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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