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S166 JJB

1998 Honda XL600

Purple Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,748 mi
Last recorded90,748 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 JJB
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,069 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,124 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,982 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,420 miles

Front brakes are binding slightly.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,177 miles

Front brakes are binding on slightly.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 65,201 miles

Engine oil leak / leaks

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear exhaust starting to corrode (near drain hole)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,201 miles

Engine oil leak / leaks

Rear exhaust starting to corrode (near drain hole)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,348 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

REAR CYLINDER HAS AN OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ROCKER COVER

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,983 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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S166 JJB is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Purple with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S166 JJB, 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.

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What year was S166 JJB registered?

S166 JJB is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S166 JJB safe to buy?

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