CarVerify

Free Car Check

P496 GUD

1997 Honda VT600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,983 mi
Last recorded30,983 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VT60013,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 GUD
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 30,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 30,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE CLOSE TOO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 30,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 30,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front left hand fork leg is leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 29,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,824 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,823 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,443 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,856 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,655 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 20,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,249 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
Full Honda VT600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P496 GUD is a 1997 Honda VT600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P496 GUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P496 GUD?

You can check the full history of P496 GUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P496 GUD registered?

P496 GUD is a 1997 Honda VT600, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P496 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 GUD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P496 GUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P496 GUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.