MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Motorcycle frame has been repaired ! (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Motorcycle frame has been repaired ! (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear swing arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Front tyre has age cracking on sidewalls.
Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Indicators not fitted.
Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)
Front tyre has age cracking on sidewalls.
Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Indicators not fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
front brake caliper mount has been repaired, secure at time of test.
front tyre tread getting low.
indicators have been removed.
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
front brake caliper mount has been repaired, secure at time of test.
front tyre tread getting low.
indicators have been removed.
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
all indicators have been removed.
handlebars foul tank when on full lock.
lower frame corroded and has been repaired.
rear stop light switch was intermitant at start of test.
slight corrosion on o/s lower frame.
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
slight corrosion on o/s lower frame.
rear tyre on limit
repair to rear of motorcycle frame
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
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B354 AHK is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Green with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 B354 AHK, 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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B354 AHK is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 4 February 1985.
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