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GXZ 3218

1996 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,683 mi
Last recorded32,683 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VT60017,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXZ 3218
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 32,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 32,077 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 30,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Not fitted with front mudguard

Rear All position lamps obviously incorrectly positioned Not centrally mounted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 29,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 27,473 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 26,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GXZ 3218 is a 1996 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 17,212 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 GXZ 3218, 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 30 years old, this Honda VT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GXZ 3218 registered?

GXZ 3218 is a 1996 Honda VT600, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is GXZ 3218 safe to buy?

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