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B129 SLH

1985 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,088 mi
Last recorded60,088 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB129 SLH
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,088 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,019 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 59,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Sticks on when handle bars pulled to the right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,811 miles

Center stand has mounting bolt missing on LHS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 57,811 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle doesn't return to closed position (6.2.1f)

Center stand has mounting bolt missing on LHS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,379 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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B129 SLH is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 30,660 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 B129 SLH, 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 41 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B129 SLH registered?

B129 SLH is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B129 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B129 SLH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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