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K542 NMC

1993 Honda VT600C

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,969 mi
Last recorded14,969 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Honda VT600C14,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 NMC
MakeHonda
ModelVT600C
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 14,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 14,769 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 14,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake component insecure locking device (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 14,515 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 14,490 miles

Drive chain worn to excess o rings deteriorated, chain worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

directional indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 14,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 12,014 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 12,009 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,539 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,301 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,749 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 9,749 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,670 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 8,670 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,101 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 5,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 4,794 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT600C?

Based on 1,433 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Horn not working 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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K542 NMC is a 1993 Honda VT600C in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Honda VT600C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 14,490 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 VT600C fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K542 NMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT600C typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Honda VT600C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K542 NMC registered?

K542 NMC is a 1993 Honda VT600C, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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