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R530 BOT

1998 Honda VT600C

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,802 mi
Last recorded46,802 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Honda VT600C12,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 BOT
MakeHonda
ModelVT600C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 46,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,785 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 42,785 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,392 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,090 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 32,090 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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R530 BOT is a 1998 Honda VT600C in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda VT600C models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 12,978 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 R530 BOT, 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 28 years old, this Honda VT600C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R530 BOT registered?

R530 BOT is a 1998 Honda VT600C, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R530 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 BOT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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