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P866 MLA

1996 Honda VT600

Green Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

7,360 mi
Last recorded7,360 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda VT60017,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 MLA
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 7,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 6,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 6,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 5,419 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 4,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 2,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 18,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 18,321 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,771 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 16,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 10,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 7,301 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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P866 MLA is a 1996 Honda VT600 in Green with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P866 MLA, 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 P866 MLA registered?

P866 MLA is a 1996 Honda VT600, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P866 MLA safe to buy?

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