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Y426 WFC

2001 Honda XL600

Grey Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,896 mi
Last recorded50,896 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda XL60047,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 WFC
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 50,896 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 50,889 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking when turning right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 50,349 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 49,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,291 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 49,291 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2022 49,239 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working both front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 48,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,883 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty Sticky switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 46,248 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 46,242 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,432 miles

Front front brakes dragging slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,431 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light no rear stop light (1.3.1b)

Front front brakes dragging slightly

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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Y426 WFC is a 2001 Honda XL600 in Grey with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,970 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 Y426 WFC, 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 25 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y426 WFC registered?

Y426 WFC is a 2001 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y426 WFC safe to buy?

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