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L471 KEO

1993 Honda VT600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,043 mi
Last recorded35,043 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Honda VT60020,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 KEO
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 35,043 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 34,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 34,071 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 33,873 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated with suspension fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated with suspension fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum insecure torsion arm locking device missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced motorcycle has been hard tailed (rear suspension removed) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2024 33,838 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 33,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 33,166 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Possible rain water. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 33,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Possible rain water. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,078 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,878 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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L471 KEO is a 1993 Honda VT600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L471 KEO, 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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L471 KEO is a 1993 Honda VT600, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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