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A81 GAP

2003 Honda XL600

Red Petrol 589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,074 mi
Last recorded22,074 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda XL60041,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 GAP
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 22,074 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 19,804 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 19,804 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,392 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,046 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 18,046 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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 3 Jul 2009 17,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,634 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 16,634 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,437 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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A81 GAP is a 2003 Honda XL600 in Red with a 589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,424 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 A81 GAP, 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 23 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A81 GAP registered?

A81 GAP is a 2003 Honda XL600, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is A81 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 GAP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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