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R830 SES

1998 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,005 mi
Last recorded38,005 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 SES
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 38,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 37,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,766 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,622 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,396 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 37,358 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,988 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,988 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle grip was sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,660 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 35,134 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 33,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,899 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 31,809 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 28,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,668 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 15,668 miles

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

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 15,668 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively bent (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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R830 SES is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R830 SES, 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 R830 SES registered?

R830 SES is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R830 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 SES shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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