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M955 CTR

2006 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,631 mi
Last recorded18,631 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda VT60021,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 CTR
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 17,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,589 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil a light misting of oil from the right front fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim front wheel is slightly out of true (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 14,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 11,646 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 9,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 9,315 miles

Brake disc contaminated front brake disc covered in a fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Brake excessively binding front brake does not completely release (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) contaminated front brake pads covered in a fluid (1.1.13 (b))

there is very little reserve travel from the front brake ie the lever comes back to the bars

Pass 2 Apr 2020 8,465 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 8,442 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front brake pulse (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) contaminated soaked in suspension fluids from fork seal leaks (1.1.13 (b))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure split pin missing from the rear brake arm (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak major leak from both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 4,859 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is close to its legal limits and the sidewall is badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 1,560 miles

Drive chain slightly tight drive chain is slightly overtight (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (4.1.3(i))

the front brake is dragging slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored and pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,421 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted scored and pitted front brake disc (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads are wearing low (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion there is a weep from the right fork leg seal (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,376 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,774 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 83,738 miles

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

Advise + both tyres have badly perished sidewalls .

Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,870 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,144 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

advise + the rear tyre has some deep cuts in it but no visable cords exposed

advise + the top left of the nubmer plate is cracked but still reads ok

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,144 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

advise + the rear tyre has some deep cuts in it but no visable cords exposed

advise + the top left of the nubmer plate is cracked but still reads ok

Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 46,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,058 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 34,231 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 29,191 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,190 miles

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 Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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M955 CTR is a 2006 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 21,816 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 M955 CTR, 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 20 years old, this Honda VT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M955 CTR registered?

M955 CTR is a 2006 Honda VT600, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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