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R962 YVG

1997 Honda XR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,687 mi
Last recorded18,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda XR60011,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 YVG
MakeHonda
ModelXR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 18,687 miles

***** DAYLIGHT ONLY MOT *****

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,665 miles

******DAYLIGHT ONLY MOT*********

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 18,320 miles

*** DAYLIGHT ONLY M.O.T. ***

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,927 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 17,900 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 17,867 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear caliper slider pins worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,430 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

off road bike indicators not fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2010 15,430 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

off road bike indicators not fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2009 13,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 13,602 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,600 miles

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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R962 YVG is a 1997 Honda XR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R962 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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R962 YVG is a 1997 Honda XR600, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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