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L643 VLP

1994 Honda VT600

Brown Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

6,873 mi
Last recorded6,873 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Honda VT60019,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL643 VLP
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 6,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 6,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 6,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 6,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 6,690 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 6,095 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 6,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 5,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 4,716 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 3,399 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 3,399 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,804 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,776 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,343 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,220 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 23,391 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

r/h/f foot rest hanger bushes worn holds rear brake on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,975 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 11,887 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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L643 VLP is a 1994 Honda VT600 in Brown with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1994 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,191 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 L643 VLP, 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 32 years old, this Honda VT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L643 VLP registered?

L643 VLP is a 1994 Honda VT600, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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