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A766 WEV

1984 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,299 mi
Last recorded41,299 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Honda VT50033,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA766 WEV
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 41,299 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 38,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,609 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 35,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 35,755 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,077 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,041 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 May 2012 33,996 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,996 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2011 33,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,513 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,466 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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A766 WEV is a 1984 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A766 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 A766 WEV registered?

A766 WEV is a 1984 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A766 WEV safe to buy?

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