MOT reliability
Honda Vlx600
26 vehicles · 303 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Honda Vlx600 vehicles and 303 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vlx600 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,001 miles.
26
Vehicles
303
MOT tests
796
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Vlx600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Vlx600 MOT tests:
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Other63%
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Steering11%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes8%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Honda Vlx600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 14 | 86% |
| 13 | 16 | 81% |
| 14 | 15 | 87% |
| 15 | 19 | 84% |
| 16 | 15 | 73% |
| 17 | 14 | 86% |
| 18 | 17 | 71% |
| 19 | 14 | 71% |
| 20 | 13 | 85% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26)
Most common Honda Vlx600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vlx600 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Honda Vlx600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 8,433 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 3,221 |
| 2003 | 1 | 23 | 83% | 15,241 |
| 2001 | 4 | 45 | 84% | 36,330 |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 17,814 |
| 1998 | 2 | 43 | 77% | 54,784 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 13,784 |
| 1996 | 2 | 34 | 62% | 39,080 |
| 1995 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 22,229 |
| 1994 | 3 | 47 | 81% | 15,446 |
| 1993 | 4 | 25 | 76% | 29,731 |
| 1992 | 2 | 24 | 92% | 26,041 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,429 |
| 1988 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 17,247 |
Honda Vlx600 reliability FAQ
Across 26 Honda Vlx600 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Vlx600 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Honda Vlx600 in our data has covered around
26,001 miles.
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