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B537 BPP

1985 Honda VT500

Bronze Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,965 mi
Last recorded39,965 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB537 BPP
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,965 miles

Throttle & choke cables slack/appear to be miss adjusted.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 39,878 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 39,878 miles

Central Front Inner Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,546 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,281 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)

Gear lever linkage worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,874 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,860 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 38,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,380 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 38,380 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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B537 BPP is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Bronze with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B537 BPP, 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 B537 BPP registered?

B537 BPP is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B537 BPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B537 BPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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