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L253 FBW

1993 Honda VT600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Honda VT60020,784 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 FBW
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026

Front No mudguard/fender fitted

Nearside Chain guard missing

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024

Nearside No chainguard fitted

No front mudguard/fender fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 24,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 23,959 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2020 23,959 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2015 23,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,254 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,146 miles

rear stop lamp not illuminating by operation of rear brake

Fail 2 May 2013 20,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2013 20,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 15,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,267 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,558 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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L253 FBW is a 1993 Honda VT600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 20,784 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 L253 FBW, 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 33 years old, this Honda VT600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L253 FBW registered?

L253 FBW is a 1993 Honda VT600, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L253 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L253 FBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L253 FBW have outstanding finance?

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