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P272 XDS

1997 Honda VT600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,435 mi
Last recorded6,435 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VT60013,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 XDS
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 6,435 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 6,342 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand fork seal slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 6,215 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 6,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 6,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 6,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,970 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 5,971 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 5,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 5,169 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 5,169 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2009 4,858 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 4,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,700 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

lubrication of chain

Fail 13 Jul 2007 4,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

lubrication of chain

Pass 6 Jun 2006 4,592 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 4,592 miles

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

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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P272 XDS is a 1997 Honda VT600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 13,107 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 P272 XDS, 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 29 years old, this Honda VT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P272 XDS registered?

P272 XDS is a 1997 Honda VT600, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P272 XDS safe to buy?

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