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P949 WTC

1997 Honda VT600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,641 mi
Last recorded52,641 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VT60013,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 WTC
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,641 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,103 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,227 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,342 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 49,922 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,834 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 48,834 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 48,510 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,969 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 47,892 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,292 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,925 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 38,925 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 29,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 24,321 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,186 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 24,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,002 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,177 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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P949 WTC is a 1997 Honda VT600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P949 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 P949 WTC registered?

P949 WTC is a 1997 Honda VT600, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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