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P957 DFL

1996 Honda VT600

Orange Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,690 mi
Last recorded16,690 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Honda VT60017,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 DFL
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 16,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,665 miles

both tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,664 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,664 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,497 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,027 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 15,005 miles

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

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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P957 DFL is a 1996 Honda VT600 in Orange with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P957 DFL, 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 P957 DFL registered?

P957 DFL is a 1996 Honda VT600, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P957 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 DFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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