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W54 ROU

2000 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,154 mi
Last recorded75,154 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda XL60032,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 ROU
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,154 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 75,154 miles

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

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 75,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

one exhaust fixing bolts broken off

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,470 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,619 miles

exhaust brakets rusty

frame has slight rust in places

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,273 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,799 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,173 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,781 miles

Exhaust mountings slightly rusty.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,683 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Front cylinder mtg. plate. (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear brake pads low.

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,342 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Slight binding of front brake.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,764 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,764 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,469 miles

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

Left radiator not fitted.

Right fairing bolt missing.

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,837 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,236 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,236 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,649 miles

Very slight binding of front brake.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,233 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,694 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,061 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,466 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,284 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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W54 ROU is a 2000 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 32,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W54 ROU, 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 26 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W54 ROU is a 2000 Honda XL600, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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