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R741 YAU

1998 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,737 mi
Last recorded29,737 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 YAU
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 29,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 29,682 miles

Rear plate faded

exhausts blowing

Pass 16 Oct 2017 29,548 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 29,546 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,108 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 28,108 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.D1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,891 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,530 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,578 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 26,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,713 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 17,717 miles

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

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

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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R741 YAU is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R741 YAU, 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

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What year was R741 YAU registered?

R741 YAU is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R741 YAU safe to buy?

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