MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust noisy & poorly mounted
front & rear mudgaurds not fitted
poor headlamp beam pattern
poor reserve travel on front brake lever
rear brake linkage poorly routed
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B284 GAW is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Maroon with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 B284 GAW, 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 B284 GAW registered?
B284 GAW is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B284 GAW safe to buy?
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