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W396 GFC

2000 Honda VT600

Grey Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Honda VT60012,894 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 GFC
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014
Pass 27 Jul 2012
Pass 24 Jun 2011
Fail 24 Jul 2010

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

only used during daylight hours or reduced visibility

Pass 24 Jul 2010

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

only used during daylight hours or reduced visibility

Fail 23 Jul 2010

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

No lights fitted at time of test

only used during daylight hours or reduced visibility

Fail 22 Jul 2010

Braking system does not have an approriate system/s fitted according to its age (3.1.1)

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 May 2009
Pass 2 May 2008 32,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 19,332 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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W396 GFC is a 2000 Honda VT600 in Grey with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W396 GFC, 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 W396 GFC registered?

W396 GFC is a 2000 Honda VT600, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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