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N97 XKE

1995 Honda VT600C

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

12,601 mi
Last recorded12,601 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Honda VT600C22,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 XKE
MakeHonda
ModelVT600C
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 12,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 12,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 12,363 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 12,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 11,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 11,310 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,527 miles

No mirrors fitted at time of test.

Rear foot rests removed at time of retest.

Both front indicators are very small and likely not to be seen!!

Fail 12 Jun 2018 29,527 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

No mirrors fitted at time of test.

Both front indicators are very small and likely not to be seen!!

Fail 19 Jun 2017 29,517 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear torque arm retaining bolt not petruding though nut.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 28,344 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength Bolt missing from rear brake lever (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,324 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play shock mount (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,333 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,132 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,873 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,865 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,597 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 23,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 20,601 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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N97 XKE is a 1995 Honda VT600C in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Honda VT600C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 22,603 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 N97 XKE, 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 31 years old, this Honda VT600C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N97 XKE registered?

N97 XKE is a 1995 Honda VT600C, first registered on 6 September 1995.

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