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J449 MHG

1992 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,138 mi
Last recorded33,138 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Honda VT60019,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ449 MHG
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 33,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 33,111 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 32,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Fail 12 May 2020 32,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 31,098 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,193 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,162 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,553 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,178 miles

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

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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J449 MHG is a 1992 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 19,560 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 J449 MHG, 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 34 years old, this Honda VT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J449 MHG registered?

J449 MHG is a 1992 Honda VT600, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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