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S871 AMR

1998 Honda XL600V

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,250 mi
Last recorded30,250 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Honda XL600V28,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 AMR
MakeHonda
ModelXL600V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,250 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 30,240 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,154 miles

rear suspension operation slighty stiff

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,430 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,055 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 20,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,220 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 16,220 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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S871 AMR is a 1998 Honda XL600V in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Honda XL600V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 28,747 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 S871 AMR, 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 28 years old, this Honda XL600V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S871 AMR registered?

S871 AMR is a 1998 Honda XL600V, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S871 AMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 AMR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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