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R789 EDW

1998 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,097 mi
Last recorded21,097 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 EDW
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2011 21,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front wheel does not rotate as freely as it could.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front wheel does not rotate as freely as it could.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,124 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 18,120 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 18,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 15,331 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 15,331 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R789 EDW is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R789 EDW, 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 R789 EDW registered?

R789 EDW is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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