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P947 WTC

1997 Honda VT600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,090 mi
Last recorded13,090 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda VT60013,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 WTC
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,090 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,943 miles

rear tyre rubbing indicator bracket slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2011 12,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 12,204 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 12,204 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,858 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 11,832 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise radiator obstructed by road dirt engine can overheat .

Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,855 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P947 WTC is a 1997 Honda VT600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P947 WTC, 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 P947 WTC registered?

P947 WTC is a 1997 Honda VT600, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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