CarVerify

Free Car Check

R730 SFJ

1998 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,688 mi
Last recorded52,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 SFJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 52,688 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 52,688 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of chain (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,314 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 50,314 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted excess play at retaining bolts (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick pad uneven wear (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,521 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad thinner than inner (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing/bush - swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust gasses causing number plate to deteriorate

Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,350 miles

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired worn mountings (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 47,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,546 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,546 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,060 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 42,046 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,583 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,583 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 41,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,369 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 41,364 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fixing bolt missing from seat

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
Full Honda XL600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R730 SFJ is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R730 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R730 SFJ?

You can check the full history of R730 SFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R730 SFJ registered?

R730 SFJ is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R730 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 SFJ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R730 SFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R730 SFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.