Honda Vt600
MotorcycleFrom 287 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 7 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected | 3 |
| a rider’s seat missing or insecure | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 3 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 14.3% of Vt600 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £43.
Typical mileage
Half of all Vt600s tested had between 9,720 and 33,649 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,834 median miles, the Vt600 has 0.081 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Vt600 MOT pass rate?
The Honda Vt600 has a 84.7% MOT pass rate based on 287 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Vt600?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Vt600 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Vt600 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Vt600 is 18,834 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,720 and 33,649 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.