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D975 VKJ

1987 Honda XL600

Blue Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda XL60043,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD975 VKJ
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 91,990 miles

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,027 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,991 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,359 miles

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

Headlight has a mask fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,108 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,164 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,217 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,358 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,755 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 78,237 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 74,257 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 74,257 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 74,236 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,405 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,405 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,903 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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D975 VKJ is a 1987 Honda XL600 in Blue with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 D975 VKJ, 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 D975 VKJ registered?

D975 VKJ is a 1987 Honda XL600, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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