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K438 UKR

1993 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,524 mi
Last recorded1,524 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda VT60020,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 UKR
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 1,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 46 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 21,217 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,203 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 21,199 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,765 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 20,764 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 20,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 20,649 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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K438 UKR is a 1993 Honda VT600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 20,784 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 K438 UKR, 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 33 years old, this Honda VT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K438 UKR registered?

K438 UKR is a 1993 Honda VT600, first registered on 13 May 1993.

Is K438 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K438 UKR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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