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E511 VGH

1987 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda XL60043,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 VGH
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,120 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,835 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,433 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 63,433 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 62,819 miles

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,915 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,737 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension damping reduced

Fail 16 Jul 2019 59,737 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear suspension damping reduced

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,155 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,414 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

cracking in rear tyre

some drive chain links stiff as drive chain is dry & unlubricated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,630 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front front brake hose touching crash bars on full lock left hand

throttle slow to return on full lock left hand and right hand

Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 56,472 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,472 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,331 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

drive chain split link fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,331 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

drive chain split link fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,081 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,081 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 May 2008 47,181 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2007 43,445 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 43,408 miles

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,102 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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E511 VGH is a 1987 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E511 VGH, 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 E511 VGH registered?

E511 VGH is a 1987 Honda XL600, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E511 VGH safe to buy?

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