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T456 RYA

1999 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,768 mi
Last recorded74,768 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda XL60027,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT456 RYA
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 74,768 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2025 74,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 74,751 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 74,151 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front steering fairing slightly loose

Pass 6 Feb 2023 69,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 69,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 69,725 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,859 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 67,808 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,581 miles

fork gaiters split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 67,465 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 65,902 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight contact between h/guards and screen

Fail 7 May 2011 65,899 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight contact between h/guards and screen

Pass 22 May 2010 63,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 62,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 59,935 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,722 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 59,722 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 54,395 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 54,395 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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T456 RYA is a 1999 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 27,838 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 T456 RYA, 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 27 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T456 RYA registered?

T456 RYA is a 1999 Honda XL600, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T456 RYA safe to buy?

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