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A182 NRN

1984 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,255 mi
Last recorded21,255 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Honda VT50033,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA182 NRN
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 21,255 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING FLUID (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play STEERING HEAD BEARINGS EXCESSIVELY WORN (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 21,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,089 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,417 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT500?

Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
821
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Headlamp aim too high 39
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded 37
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A182 NRN is a 1984 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 33,292 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 VT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A182 NRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A182 NRN registered?

A182 NRN is a 1984 Honda VT500, first registered on 16 March 1984.

Is A182 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A182 NRN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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