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24,866 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swingarm holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
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B208 HJM is a 1985 Honda VT500 in White with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 B208 HJM, 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.
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What year was B208 HJM registered?
B208 HJM is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 25 March 1985.
Is B208 HJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for B208 HJM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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