MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stator wiring under seat melting
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
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)
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)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was B661 BGP registered?
B661 BGP is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 5 February 1985.
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