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Honda CB600

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

V81 DTSMOT history

V81 DTS is a blue petrol Honda CB600 first used on 3 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 32,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
32,130 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 DTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
CB600
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 DTS was last recorded at 32,130 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,095 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,035 miles
Average per year
983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,130 miles
  • 2024 – 30,095 miles
  • 2023 – 27,107 miles
  • 2022 – 25,078 miles
  • 2021 – 23,822 miles
  • 2019 – 20,495 miles
  • 2018 – 19,671 miles
  • 2016 – 17,848 miles
  • 2013 – 17,696 miles
  • 2012 – 17,015 miles
  • 2009 – 16,375 miles
  • 2008 – 15,628 miles
  • 2007 – 13,827 miles
  • 2006 – 13,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,130 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,130 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    32,130 miles
    Test number
    529930570332
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

  2. Pass30,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    30,095 miles
    Test number
    544344229810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,095 miles (+2,988)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,095 miles
    Test number
    353790991505
    • Repaired at testRear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

  4. Pass27,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    27,107 miles
    Test number
    234233851672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,107 miles (+2,029)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,107 miles
    Test number
    640918497680
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass25,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    338542031991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,078 miles (+1,256)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    992302167807
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass23,822 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    23,822 miles
    Test number
    750294810439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,495 miles
    Test number
    280901800549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,495 miles (+824)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,495 miles
    Test number
    282853946245
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass19,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,671 miles
    Test number
    153821230649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,671 miles (+1,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,671 miles
    Test number
    531503006087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  13. Pass17,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,848 miles
    Test number
    943468231709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  14. Fail17,848 miles (+152)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,848 miles
    Test number
    255900805206
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  15. Pass17,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,696 miles
    Test number
    518971103205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,694 miles (+679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    268921403218
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

  17. Fail17,015 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    657792882143
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  18. Pass17,015 miles (+640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    876502182126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  19. Pass16,375 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,375 miles
    Test number
    122290529239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  20. Pass15,628 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,628 miles
    Test number
    353223738493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,827 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,827 miles
    Test number
    210972557181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  22. Pass13,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,643 miles
    Test number
    123594366162
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  23. Fail13,643 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,643 miles
    Test number
    683084466119
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Questions about V81 DTS

Does V81 DTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V81 DTS expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V81 DTS?
The MOT on V81 DTS expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V81 DTS done?
V81 DTS was recorded at 32,130 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 983 miles a year.
Has V81 DTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 DTS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V81 DTS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V81 DTS find?
V81 DTS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: drive chain slightly tight.

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