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E617 VMB

1987 Honda XL600

Beige Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Honda XL60043,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 VMB
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,258 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 55,225 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. swingarm (2.4.A.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,185 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,016 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,649 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,680 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,151 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 43,005 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,062 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 40,062 miles

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

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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E617 VMB is a 1987 Honda XL600 in Beige with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E617 VMB, 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 E617 VMB registered?

E617 VMB is a 1987 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E617 VMB safe to buy?

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