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D956 UGT

1987 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda XL60043,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD956 UGT
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 73,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 70,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 68,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,284 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,363 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Upper Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Upper Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

bent gear lever

r/h mirror insecure

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2010 84,793 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 82,118 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 80,315 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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D956 UGT is a 1987 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 43,051 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 D956 UGT, 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 39 years old, this Honda XL600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D956 UGT registered?

D956 UGT is a 1987 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D956 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D956 UGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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