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F223 MRA

1989 Honda XL600V

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,099 mi
Last recorded42,099 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda XL600V35,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 MRA
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 42,099 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,455 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Road spring corroded Rear shock absorber spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All rear wheel spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 41,444 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Several wheel spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All rear wheel spokes corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,055 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded Rear shock absorber spring corroded but not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Front tyre sidewall cracked but not exposing chords or ply

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front wheel spokes slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Exhaust system corroded but not excessive

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All wheel spokes slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 41,055 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Road spring corroded Rear shock absorber spring corroded but not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Front tyre sidewall cracked but not exposing chords or ply

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Front wheel spokes slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Exhaust system corroded but not excessive

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All wheel spokes slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,928 miles

both rear indicators secured with tape

centre stand secured in up position with bungee strap

rear wheel v/slightly out of align

Pass 6 Nov 2010 35,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,451 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XL600V?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
888
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 17
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F223 MRA is a 1989 Honda XL600V in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Honda XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 35,893 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 XL600V fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F223 MRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL600V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Honda XL600V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F223 MRA is a 1989 Honda XL600V, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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