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N844 UTA

1996 Honda Vt

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Honda Vt25,460 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 UTA
MakeHonda
ModelVt
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 3,224 miles

Bike been tested for day time use only, all the lights masked out

Pass 3 Apr 2024 2,836 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 2,836 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 2,638 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 2,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 2,274 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 2,274 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 1,713 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 1,249 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 1,016 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,531 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,531 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,436 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,167 miles

1 drivers seat insecure † †2. front mudguard corroded

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 35,163 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. fron t mudguard corroded † †2 . riders seat loose † †3. headlight aim not tested

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,170 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,168 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,168 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Honda Vt?

Based on 3,034 MOT tests across 433 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
631
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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N844 UTA is a 1996 Honda Vt in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Honda Vt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,460 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 Vt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N844 UTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vt typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Honda Vt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N844 UTA registered?

N844 UTA is a 1996 Honda Vt, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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