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OU04 XHX

2004 Honda XL600

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,538 mi
Last recorded46,538 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda XL60035,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 XHX
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,538 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 46,533 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 42,845 miles

Fitted with road type rear wheel & tyre at time of test

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up & down movement in linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 42,834 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel excessively corroded Dangerous (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up & down movement in linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 27,616 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 20,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,401 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,716 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2013 17,349 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2013 17,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,424 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 9,892 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,228 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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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OU04 XHX is a 2004 Honda XL600 in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 35,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU04 XHX, 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 22 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU04 XHX registered?

OU04 XHX is a 2004 Honda XL600, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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