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A255 PFL

1984 Honda VT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Honda VT50033,292 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 PFL
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025

exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2024

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2023

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 19,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 18,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,273 miles

rear brake lever stop rod repaired - little reserve travel on front brake lever

Fail 5 Aug 2015 18,273 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

rear brake lever stop rod repaired - little reserve travel on front brake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,511 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 17,489 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,150 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 15,150 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 May 2006 14,194 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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A255 PFL is a 1984 Honda VT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A255 PFL, 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 A255 PFL registered?

A255 PFL is a 1984 Honda VT500, first registered on 4 February 1984.

Is A255 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A255 PFL shows 16 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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