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P85 MLU

1996 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,411 mi
Last recorded27,411 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VT60017,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 MLU
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 27,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight cracking in side walls of rear tyre.

Fail 7 May 2025 27,411 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight cracking in side walls of rear tyre.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 27,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

no chainguard fitted at time of test

no mudguards fitted at time of test

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2023 27,056 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR AND SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 24,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 23,782 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 23,779 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 23,242 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 22,938 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 22,938 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,639 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
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P85 MLU is a 1996 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P85 MLU, 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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What year was P85 MLU registered?

P85 MLU is a 1996 Honda VT600, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P85 MLU safe to buy?

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