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W159 FWL

2000 Honda VT600

Green Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,636 mi
Last recorded10,636 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VT60012,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 FWL
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 10,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 10,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 10,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 9,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 9,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 9,441 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 9,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 9,406 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 9,403 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,252 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 9,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 9,011 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,516 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 8,451 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 8,451 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 7,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 5,580 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 5,580 miles

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

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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W159 FWL is a 2000 Honda VT600 in Green with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W159 FWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W159 FWL registered?

W159 FWL is a 2000 Honda VT600, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W159 FWL safe to buy?

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