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R610 DWS

1998 Honda XL600V

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,790 mi
Last recorded68,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL600V28,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 DWS
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,614 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake component insecure brake pad pin locking device missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake pad pin locking device missing (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch cable frayed

Fail 2 Mar 2012 64,555 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch cable frayed

rear brake binds slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,040 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,040 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 57,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,334 miles

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

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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R610 DWS is a 1998 Honda XL600V in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R610 DWS, 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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R610 DWS is a 1998 Honda XL600V, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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