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B354 AHK

1985 Honda VT500

Green Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,873 mi
Last recorded19,873 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB354 AHK
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 19,873 miles

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 19,861 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 17,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,374 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 72,374 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 71,877 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2014 47,241 miles

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.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,241 miles

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.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,706 miles

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.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 43,706 miles

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.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,710 miles

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.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,634 miles

slight corrosion on o/s lower frame.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 29,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight corrosion on o/s lower frame.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,370 miles

rear tyre on limit

repair to rear of motorcycle frame

Fail 5 Jan 2010 29,367 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,296 miles

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?

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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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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