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J502 KHY

2001 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

2,392 mi
Last recorded2,392 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VT60014,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 KHY
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 2,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front mud guard missing

Fail 13 Aug 2025 2,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front mud guard missing

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 2,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Modified bobber style custom vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2023 1,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Modified to bobber type custom

front mudguard not present

Pass 24 Sep 2021 1,828 miles

Front mudguard not present

Motorcycle has been modified to bobber style

Pass 6 Aug 2020 1,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 1,502 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 1,502 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 1,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 505 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 2 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 50,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,963 miles

Number plate light not working.

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,002 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 46,984 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,598 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,621 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,300 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT600?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 627 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
395
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 33
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
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J502 KHY is a 2001 Honda VT600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,206 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 VT600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J502 KHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT600 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J502 KHY is a 2001 Honda VT600, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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