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S166 RWE

1998 Honda XR600

White Petrol 591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,616 mi
Last recorded5,616 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda XR60013,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 RWE
MakeHonda
ModelXR600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 5,616 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2013 5,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 5,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,301 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

This motorcycle only to be used during daylight hours only!

Fail 17 Jun 2009 5,274 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

front & rear tyres underinflated!

Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,083 miles

Daylight MOT standards applied (Lights masked)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 5,083 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Daylight MOT standards applied (Lights masked)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,462 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 4,346 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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S166 RWE is a 1998 Honda XR600 in White with a 591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Honda XR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 13,991 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 S166 RWE, 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 28 years old, this Honda XR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S166 RWE registered?

S166 RWE is a 1998 Honda XR600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S166 RWE safe to buy?

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