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S433 RDW

1998 Honda XL600

Purple Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 RDW
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,409 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 67,229 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

drive chain near to max adjustment

front & rear wheel spokes corroded

front tyre worn

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,860 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess slight damage from brake pad backing tin (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 66,792 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted tin backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess slight damage from brake pad backing tin (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,451 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

rear pad shim miss placed

slight play in head bearings

Fail 25 Jul 2019 66,451 miles

rear pad shim miss placed

slight play in head bearings

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 65,802 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,802 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid type bulb/lamp fitted, incorrect beam image (4.1.4 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock hand guards fouling on bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp not working with rear brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2017 59,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,744 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,504 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 49,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jul 2009 41,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear mono-shock lower suspension arm bushes, signs of slight wear

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,891 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear mono-shock lower suspension arm bushes, signs of slight wear

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,370 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 39,370 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,516 miles

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

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

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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S433 RDW is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Purple with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S433 RDW, 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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S433 RDW is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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