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P893 ADO

1997 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,102 mi
Last recorded15,102 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda VT60013,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 ADO
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 15,102 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2023 15,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 15,072 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

brake lever has travel but not excess

Pass 6 Apr 2017 14,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 12,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 11,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,249 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 11,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 10,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 9,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,381 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,365 miles

rear number plate cracked

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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P893 ADO is a 1997 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P893 ADO, 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 P893 ADO registered?

P893 ADO is a 1997 Honda VT600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P893 ADO safe to buy?

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