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N866 JLF

1996 Honda VT600

Orange Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,910 mi
Last recorded73,910 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Honda VT60017,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 JLF
MakeHonda
ModelVT600
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,910 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,335 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 69,331 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working With rear brake application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,075 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 67,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 65,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,540 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,537 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,537 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 56,758 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,251 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,540 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 37,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,429 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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N866 JLF is a 1996 Honda VT600 in Orange with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda VT600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 17,212 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 N866 JLF, 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 30 years old, this Honda VT600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N866 JLF is a 1996 Honda VT600, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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