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E704 UNC

1987 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,746 mi
Last recorded38,746 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Honda XL60043,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 UNC
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 38,746 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected grip insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,616 miles

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

fork gaitors fitted not allowing full inspection of fork seals

Fail 4 Sep 2019 38,612 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected loose grip and doesn't return to idle when released (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fork gaitors fitted not allowing full inspection of fork seals

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,569 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

steering movement slightly notchy with wheel raised

Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,077 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,713 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,639 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 32,581 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,704 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,242 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,132 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 30,131 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 29,806 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,806 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 29,800 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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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E704 UNC is a 1987 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E704 UNC, 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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E704 UNC is a 1987 Honda XL600, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E704 UNC safe to buy?

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