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N948 LGF

1996 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,442 mi
Last recorded39,442 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VT60017,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 LGF
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 39,442 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 39,268 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 39,268 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 38,970 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 38,970 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both tyres flat

Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Presented for test with front / rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Fail 31 Mar 2022 37,439 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure Light unit loose in headlight shell (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters obscured by large fixing bolt washers (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly Not returning by spring & revs increasing on L/H lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Front side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,955 miles

Front mudguard missing

chain in poor condition, needs lubrication

Fail 28 Apr 2021 32,955 miles

Front mudguard missing

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

chain in poor condition, needs lubrication

Fail 5 Feb 2021 32,951 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,385 miles

Both tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 1 Jul 2019 30,382 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Both tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,134 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 30,132 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,511 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 29,511 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,878 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 27,878 miles

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,185 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front tyre flat

handle bar slightly bent

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,045 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,533 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 24,533 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,925 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Number Plate not legal and may fail at next test

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,123 miles

Number Plate not legal and may fail at next test

Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,562 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,562 miles

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

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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N948 LGF is a 1996 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N948 LGF, 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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N948 LGF is a 1996 Honda VT600, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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