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R42 VOT

1997 Honda VT600C

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,782 mi
Last recorded18,782 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VT600C13,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 VOT
MakeHonda
ModelVT600C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front suspension has limited travel

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 18,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 17,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,649 miles

Front tyre cracking in tread

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,219 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,147 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 15,174 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 14,474 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 11,773 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 10,613 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 10,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,928 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 1,537 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 1,537 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 1,537 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 1,536 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 1,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 1,490 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT600C?

Based on 1,433 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Horn not working 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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R42 VOT is a 1997 Honda VT600C in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Honda VT600C models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 13,268 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 VT600C fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R42 VOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT600C typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VT600C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R42 VOT registered?

R42 VOT is a 1997 Honda VT600C, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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