1987 Honda XL600 0.6L Petrol · D435 AGY

The 1987 Honda XL600 shows a contradictory roadworthiness picture at its most recent recorded test on 7 May 2022 at 33,055 miles. On that single date the DVSA record lists both a PASS and a FAIL with no defects recorded against either outcome. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable, worsening, or improving because the paired entries cancel each other out and no later tests exist. As of 8 July 2026 the vehicle has no MOT evidence for over four years. The odometer read 33,055 miles at the May 2022 test, equating to roughly 848 miles per year across the machine's 39 years. That is low for its age and points to light use or long dormant periods in storage. The record shows no earlier entries and no mileage progression, so we cannot track accumulation or gaps beyond this single snapshot. The clean defect field suggests either a faultless presentation or a clerical anomaly in the dual entry. A buyer must treat the 2022 dual PASS/FAIL as a red flag requiring the original test certificate and DVSA clarification before purchase. With no test since May 2022, the XL600 has likely stood unused for over four years. Static storage of this age invites perished suspension bushes, seized calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and structural corrosion on the frame and exhaust. In person, inspect the chassis for rust, check fork seals for weeping, and confirm brake discs are free of pitting. Verify the electrical system and carburettor are not gummed from stale fuel. The absent advisories give no warning of wear, so a full pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist is essential.