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J36 MGL

1998 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

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Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Honda VT60013,472 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 MGL
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear mudguard missing

Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

chain dry

no chain gaurd

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,127 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 75,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective bolts missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,110 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,110 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 71,948 miles

throttle action stiff

Fail 7 Apr 2020 71,347 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

throttle action stiff

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,603 miles

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

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

front suspension stiff

throttle action stiff

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,484 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,358 miles

throttle slightly stiff

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,855 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

throttle slightly stiff

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,173 miles

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

front suspension very soft

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,150 miles

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

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

front suspension very soft

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,851 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 38,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 34,988 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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J36 MGL is a 1998 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,472 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 J36 MGL, 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 28 years old, this Honda VT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J36 MGL is a 1998 Honda VT600, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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