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A280 WEV

1984 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,168 mi
Last recorded2,168 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Honda VT50033,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 WEV
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 2,168 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 1,291 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 1,291 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 1,002 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 475 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 454 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 70 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 47,994 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 47,994 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 47,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 47,495 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 46,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 May 2007 46,796 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

bolt missing from each rear footrest hanger

front brake master cylinder incorrectly mounted

gear linkage pivot badly worn

registration plate damaged

registration plate light not working

twistgrips do not have grippy surface

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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A280 WEV is a 1984 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A280 WEV, 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 A280 WEV registered?

A280 WEV is a 1984 Honda VT500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A280 WEV safe to buy?

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