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S136 RWE

1998 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,951 mi
Last recorded53,951 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 RWE
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,951 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 52,345 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 46,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 39,520 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,106 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

rear tyre has slight cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Jul 2017 38,276 miles

Rear slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,340 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,155 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,477 miles

front mudguard cracked

Pass 28 May 2008 25,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,541 miles

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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S136 RWE is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S136 RWE, 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 S136 RWE registered?

S136 RWE is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S136 RWE safe to buy?

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