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E896 MVA

1988 Honda VT600

Purple Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,135 mi
Last recorded20,135 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VT60018,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 MVA
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 20,135 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 19,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 19,076 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 19,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 19,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,012 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,824 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 18,824 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,647 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,226 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,194 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,428 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 16,428 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 12,547 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,522 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 12,507 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 11,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,703 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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E896 MVA is a 1988 Honda VT600 in Purple with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E896 MVA, 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 E896 MVA registered?

E896 MVA is a 1988 Honda VT600, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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