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B140 SFX

1985 Honda VT500

White Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,990 mi
Last recorded38,990 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB140 SFX
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,990 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,978 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2007 38,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,923 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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B140 SFX is a 1985 Honda VT500 in White with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B140 SFX, 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

How do I check the history of B140 SFX?

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What year was B140 SFX registered?

B140 SFX is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 6 February 1985.

Is B140 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B140 SFX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B140 SFX have outstanding finance?

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