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E806 SYC

1987 Honda XL600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,553 mi
Last recorded60,553 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda XL60043,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE806 SYC
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 60,553 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 60,551 miles

Central Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play has free play and top nut loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central fuel filler cap can not be opened

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,220 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 53,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,380 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain dry

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,505 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,502 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,217 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 47,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,073 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 45,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,388 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,176 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 43,176 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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E806 SYC is a 1987 Honda XL600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E806 SYC, 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 E806 SYC registered?

E806 SYC is a 1987 Honda XL600, first registered on 8 August 1987.

Is E806 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E806 SYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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