Honda XL600LMF
Real ownership data from 160 UK XL600LMF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common XL600LMF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 22.1% |
| Other | user entered | 5.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.9% |
| Tyres | prs | 2.9% |
| Brakes | fail | 2.9% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 1.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
XL600LMF mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 92 | 23,934 mi | 688 | 78.57% |
| 1985 | 53 | 20,794 mi | 329 | 93.33% |
XL600LMF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Honda XL600LMF?
Across 160 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (22.1% of all recorded faults), other (5.9% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Honda XL600LMF?
The median Honda XL600LMF in the UK has covered 22,886 miles, and typically rides about 602 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,264 and 29,732 miles.
Is the Honda XL600LMF reliable?
80.72% of Honda XL600LMF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.69 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 160 Honda XL600LMF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.