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A967 XGL

1984 Honda VT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,042 mi
Last recorded50,042 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1984 Honda VT50033,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA967 XGL
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,042 miles

slight travel on front brake lever

Fail 3 Apr 2014 49,039 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,910 miles

side stand touching gearchange

slight rise on tickover on left lock

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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A967 XGL is a 1984 Honda VT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A967 XGL, 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 A967 XGL registered?

A967 XGL is a 1984 Honda VT500, first registered on 5 May 1984.

Is A967 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A967 XGL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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