CarVerify

Free Car Check

N308 PVL

1996 Honda VT1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,579 mi
Last recorded6,579 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda VT110031,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 PVL
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 6,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 4,795 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 4,703 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 1,866 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 1,668 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 1,668 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 37,044 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 37,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,045 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 33,045 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2017 3,590 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
Full Honda VT1100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N308 PVL is a 1996 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 31,308 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N308 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Honda VT1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N308 PVL?

You can check the full history of N308 PVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N308 PVL registered?

N308 PVL is a 1996 Honda VT1100, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N308 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 PVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N308 PVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N308 PVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.