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N158 EKP

1996 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80 mi
Last recorded80 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Honda VT60017,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 EKP
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 80 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No light fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2017 71 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016
Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,830 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,369 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 22,197 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 25 May 2013 22,196 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

throttle cable loose in lower fixing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,398 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 6,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,744 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 8,435 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 3,319 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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N158 EKP is a 1996 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 17,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N158 EKP, 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 30 years old, this Honda VT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N158 EKP registered?

N158 EKP is a 1996 Honda VT600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N158 EKP safe to buy?

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