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B489 PLA

1985 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,442 mi
Last recorded19,442 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB489 PLA
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 19,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 19,255 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 18,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 18,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 18,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 18,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 18,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 18,508 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play bottom (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 18,467 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 18,281 miles

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 17,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 17,876 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,734 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 17,414 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,401 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,194 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 16,719 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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B489 PLA is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B489 PLA, 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 B489 PLA registered?

B489 PLA is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 14 May 1985.

Is B489 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B489 PLA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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