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F660 HKK

1989 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Honda VT50044,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF660 HKK
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside minor oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2024 55,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 54,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame repaired at swinging arm area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

frame has been welded on ns

Fail 2 Jul 2021 53,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

frame has been welded on ns

fork oil leaking on front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,248 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,970 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,522 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,370 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,124 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 47,069 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,708 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,835 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre has surface cracks on sidewall

How Reliable is the Honda VT500?

Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
821
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Headlamp aim too high 39
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded 37
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F660 HKK is a 1989 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1989 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 44,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F660 HKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F660 HKK is a 1989 Honda VT500, first registered on 6 March 1989.

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