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R260 FUP

1997 Honda XL600V

Beige Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,075 mi
Last recorded34,075 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda XL600V28,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 FUP
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,075 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 34,075 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 34,067 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 31,174 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 31,174 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,766 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 24,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,514 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2005 14,710 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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R260 FUP is a 1997 Honda XL600V in Beige with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 28,326 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 R260 FUP, 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 29 years old, this Honda XL600V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R260 FUP registered?

R260 FUP is a 1997 Honda XL600V, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R260 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 FUP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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