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S565 KSL

1998 Honda XL600

Purple Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,353 mi
Last recorded26,353 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Honda XL60029,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 KSL
MakeHonda
ModelXL600
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 26,253 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 26,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,043 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 26,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,919 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,826 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey holed (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,435 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 25,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,369 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 May 2013 24,369 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 May 2012 24,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 23,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,672 miles

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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S565 KSL is a 1998 Honda XL600 in Purple with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,610 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 S565 KSL, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S565 KSL registered?

S565 KSL is a 1998 Honda XL600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S565 KSL safe to buy?

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