MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Steering headbearing has slight free play bottom (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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