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B138 YGT

1984 Honda VT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,499 mi
Last recorded37,499 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Honda VT50033,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB138 YGT
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,499 miles

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))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 37,499 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,442 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,284 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,092 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired All (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,909 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 36,909 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,668 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,181 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 36,181 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,805 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 35,803 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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