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E285 NOW

1988 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

382 mi
Last recorded382 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Honda VT60018,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 NOW
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 5 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 5 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 9,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,830 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 8,824 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,682 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 5,682 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda VT600?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 627 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
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E285 NOW is a 1988 Honda VT600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 18,647 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 VT600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E285 NOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Honda VT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E285 NOW registered?

E285 NOW is a 1988 Honda VT600, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E285 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E285 NOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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