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B369 TEC

1985 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,931 mi
Last recorded27,931 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB369 TEC
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 27,931 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 27,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 27,616 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad broken (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake component is fractured brake pad (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,532 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 27,503 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,423 miles

front brake pads low

front tyre starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,279 miles

advise front brake rubbing

advise front tyre walls cracking due to age

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,985 miles

advise front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,185 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,716 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 24,708 miles

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,110 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,461 miles

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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B369 TEC is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B369 TEC, 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 B369 TEC registered?

B369 TEC is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B369 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B369 TEC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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