MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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
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
Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired worn mountings (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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