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T71 XTO

1999 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

2,709 mi
Last recorded2,709 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda XL60027,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 XTO
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 2,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 2,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 2,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 2 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 2 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp is so low that it doesn't hit beam tester box. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle races above tick over. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,575 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,830 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,531 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 57,531 miles

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,323 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 49,323 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 11 May 2013 49,305 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,017 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,412 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 40,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,245 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC WARPED.

REAR BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENT.

REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY SEIZED.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,130 miles

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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T71 XTO is a 1999 Honda XL600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T71 XTO, 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 T71 XTO registered?

T71 XTO is a 1999 Honda XL600, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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