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J866 MLW

1992 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,000 mi
Last recorded56,000 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Honda VT60019,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 MLW
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,000 miles

Front mudguard slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,328 miles

Front mudguard corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,727 miles

front mudguard slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,451 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 51,427 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,703 miles

Radiator insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2015 50,703 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Radiator insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,234 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,234 miles

Front Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 46,547 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,873 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,382 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,346 miles

Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,333 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,260 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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J866 MLW is a 1992 Honda VT600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 19,560 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 J866 MLW, 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 34 years old, this Honda VT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J866 MLW is a 1992 Honda VT600, first registered on 2 May 1992.

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