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E874 PKG

1987 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,300 mi
Last recorded48,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda XL60043,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE874 PKG
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 48,300 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect linkage (5.3.2 (b))

Front front wheel centre rubbing fork

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess by valve (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2006 48,129 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 48,129 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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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E874 PKG is a 1987 Honda XL600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E874 PKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E874 PKG registered?

E874 PKG is a 1987 Honda XL600, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E874 PKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E874 PKG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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