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S325 BTT

1998 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,618 mi
Last recorded47,618 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 BTT
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 47,618 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,799 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2016 45,799 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,334 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 34,706 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,744 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 31,744 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,418 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 21,411 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,200 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,190 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,307 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 20,307 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S325 BTT is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S325 BTT, 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 S325 BTT registered?

S325 BTT is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S325 BTT safe to buy?

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