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B288 WVG

1985 Honda VT1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,621 mi
Last recorded42,621 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda VT110038,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB288 WVG
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 42,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 42,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 40,859 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 39,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 39,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,706 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,491 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,397 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,339 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,797 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,893 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 33,883 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 25 May 2010 33,757 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2009 33,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 30,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,008 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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B288 WVG is a 1985 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 38,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B288 WVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Honda VT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B288 WVG registered?

B288 WVG is a 1985 Honda VT1100, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B288 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B288 WVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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