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S483 RDW

1998 Honda XL600V

Purple Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,544 mi
Last recorded36,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Honda XL600V28,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 RDW
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 36,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 35,881 miles

Exhaust heat shield missing

Main stand broken

Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,859 miles

Front Tyre slightly off bead

Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,796 miles

Front Tyre slightly off bead

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,549 miles

Front Tyre slightly off bead

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,459 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,015 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play top shock mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,576 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,189 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly insprct forkseals.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,579 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect front fork seals.

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,475 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,729 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,236 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL600V?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 17
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S483 RDW is a 1998 Honda XL600V in Purple with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 28,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda XL600V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S483 RDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL600V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Honda XL600V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S483 RDW registered?

S483 RDW is a 1998 Honda XL600V, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S483 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S483 RDW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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