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R705 YOR

1998 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 YOR
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,084 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 56,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,917 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 55,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,234 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 55,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,031 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,031 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,705 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,489 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,169 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,267 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,867 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 18,129 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,129 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,556 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 15,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

alittle to much travel at front brake lever,recommend front brake system overhauled.

headlight ajuster not working.

kinks in drive chain,also dry.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

alittle to much travel at front brake lever,recommend front brake system overhauled.

headlight ajuster not working.

kinks in drive chain,also dry.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,086 miles

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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R705 YOR is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R705 YOR, 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 R705 YOR registered?

R705 YOR is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R705 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 YOR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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