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P685 BPF

1996 Honda XR600R

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,650 mi
Last recorded19,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda XR600R13,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 BPF
MakeHonda
ModelXR600R
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,650 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,889 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 18,687 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,687 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 18,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,625 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,031 miles

How Reliable is the Honda XR600R?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
311
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Tyre is unsuitable 8
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Horn not working 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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P685 BPF is a 1996 Honda XR600R in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Honda XR600R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 13,622 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 XR600R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P685 BPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XR600R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Honda XR600R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P685 BPF registered?

P685 BPF is a 1996 Honda XR600R, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P685 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P685 BPF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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