MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
n/s/r underneath frame holed
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
slight run out on rear brake
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
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B494 DGF is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 B494 DGF, 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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B494 DGF is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 3 May 1985.
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