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S865 SKG

1998 Honda XL600V

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,667 mi
Last recorded21,667 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Honda XL600V28,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 SKG
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 21,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 21,047 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 17,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2014 17,884 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,812 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,424 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,188 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,479 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 7,479 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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S865 SKG is a 1998 Honda XL600V in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S865 SKG, 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 S865 SKG registered?

S865 SKG is a 1998 Honda XL600V, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S865 SKG safe to buy?

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