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B661 BGP

1985 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,461 mi
Last recorded55,461 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB661 BGP
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,461 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,963 miles

Rear Stator wiring under seat melting

Fail 7 Nov 2022 54,932 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/split in tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Sticks on left hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stator wiring under seat melting

Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 54,018 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly does not close on left hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,581 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 53,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 48,275 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 May 2010 48,275 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,472 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 46,472 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,149 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 43,149 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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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B661 BGP is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B661 BGP, 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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B661 BGP is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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