CarVerify

Free Car Check

S106 JBT

1998 Honda XL600V

Black Petrol 583cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,811 mi
Last recorded34,811 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL600V28,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 JBT
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 34,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,926 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 32,926 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,788 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 27,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,275 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 25,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,874 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 19,874 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,794 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 18,794 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 16,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 16,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 16,175 miles

Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 15,317 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 15,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,879 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL600V?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 17
Full Honda XL600V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S106 JBT is a 1998 Honda XL600V in Black 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 XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 28,747 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 XL600V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S106 JBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL600V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Honda XL600V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S106 JBT?

You can check the full history of S106 JBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S106 JBT registered?

S106 JBT is a 1998 Honda XL600V, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S106 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S106 JBT 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.

Does S106 JBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S106 JBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.