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V985 HBY

1999 Honda XL600V

Green Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,037 mi
Last recorded32,037 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda XL600V27,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,037 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 32,037 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 31,752 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 30,327 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 30,246 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 27,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 27,592 miles

Centre stand stiff/seized

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,115 miles

Main centre stand seized/stiff

Main screen fixings loose

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 25,870 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,810 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear outside brake pad near service limit

Pass 9 May 2017 25,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,456 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,219 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,121 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,881 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 147,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,121 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 12,121 miles

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

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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V985 HBY is a 1999 Honda XL600V in Green with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Honda XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 27,426 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 V985 HBY, 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 27 years old, this Honda XL600V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V985 HBY registered?

V985 HBY is a 1999 Honda XL600V, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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