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K573 GEV

1993 Honda VT600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,235 mi
Last recorded65,235 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda VT60020,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK573 GEV
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 65,235 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 65,232 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,654 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 63,654 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,447 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,447 miles

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

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 58,688 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,700 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,785 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 36,082 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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K573 GEV is a 1993 Honda VT600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 20,784 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 K573 GEV, 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 33 years old, this Honda VT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K573 GEV registered?

K573 GEV is a 1993 Honda VT600, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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