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A818 JLF

1984 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,322 mi
Last recorded62,322 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Honda VT50033,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA818 JLF
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,322 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,715 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear tyre perished

Fail 13 May 2010 61,705 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 13 May 2010 61,705 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 61,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 61,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 61,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 61,420 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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A818 JLF is a 1984 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A818 JLF, 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 A818 JLF registered?

A818 JLF is a 1984 Honda VT500, first registered on 23 February 1984.

Is A818 JLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A818 JLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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