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V605 MGJ

2000 Honda VT600

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,978 mi
Last recorded15,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda VT60012,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 MGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 15,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 15,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 15,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 14,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 13,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end modified (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front brake lever has long travel close to bars when pulled in ,locks front wheel on brake rollers ,

both front and rear mudguards missing

Fail 25 Jun 2020 13,627 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end modified (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front brake lever has long travel close to bars when pulled in ,locks front wheel on brake rollers ,

both front and rear mudguards missing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,154 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 13,124 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 13,124 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 13,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,098 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both seals (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 13,089 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies does not work with front brake lever (control 1) (1.3.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain joining c clip missing (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both seals (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,019 miles

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

front tyre cracking

Fail 27 May 2014 12,976 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre cracking

Pass 2 May 2013 12,910 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,879 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,797 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,321 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,318 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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V605 MGJ is a 2000 Honda VT600 in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2000 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,894 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 V605 MGJ, 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 26 years old, this Honda VT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V605 MGJ registered?

V605 MGJ is a 2000 Honda VT600, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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