MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,499 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired All (1.5.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
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B138 YGT is a 1984 Honda VT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B138 YGT, 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 B138 YGT registered?
B138 YGT is a 1984 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 October 1984.
Is B138 YGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for B138 YGT shows 12 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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