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E316 WCL

1988 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

6,242 mi
Last recorded6,242 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VT60018,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE316 WCL
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 6,242 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 61,486 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,624 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,825 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 49,825 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,914 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 44,855 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,190 miles

Rear swing arm starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,079 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 33,038 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

chain very dry

clutch op very stiff

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,818 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 28,798 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,534 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre slightly perished

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2014 23,521 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Side wall of front tyre starting to crack

Slight bind on front brake

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 23,344 miles

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

slight pitting top of fork tubes

Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,021 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,792 miles

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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E316 WCL is a 1988 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E316 WCL, 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 E316 WCL registered?

E316 WCL is a 1988 Honda VT600, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E316 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E316 WCL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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