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R961 YVG

1997 Honda XR600

White Petrol 591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

10,582 mi
Last recorded10,582 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda XR60011,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 YVG
MakeHonda
ModelXR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 10,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 10,448 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 10,448 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 10,302 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 10,302 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,254 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 10,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 10,101 miles

Chain guard missing

front tyre perished

Fail 3 Jan 2014 10,075 miles

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

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

Chain guard missing

front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 9,889 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Jan 2012 9,251 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Jan 2012 9,225 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2009 8,151 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,945 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 6,264 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2006 5,197 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

How Reliable is the Honda XR600?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
277
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
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R961 YVG is a 1997 Honda XR600 in White with a 591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda XR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 11,408 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 XR600 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R961 YVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda XR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R961 YVG registered?

R961 YVG is a 1997 Honda XR600, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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