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W228 FON

2000 Honda VT600C

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188 mi
Last recorded188 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda VT600C12,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 FON
MakeHonda
ModelVT600C
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 188 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 188 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 14,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 8,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 2,174 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 2,138 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015
Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,642 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 8,509 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 8,405 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,737 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,719 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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W228 FON is a 2000 Honda VT600C in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Honda VT600C models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 12,636 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 W228 FON, 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 26 years old, this Honda VT600C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W228 FON registered?

W228 FON is a 2000 Honda VT600C, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W228 FON safe to buy?

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