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B686 AGP

1985 Honda VT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,295 mi
Last recorded17,295 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB686 AGP
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 17,295 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 17,277 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,277 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2012 17,177 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 16,867 miles

left hand panel lug broken slighty insecure

offside exhaust clamp needs replacing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,704 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,598 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 14,561 miles

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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B686 AGP is a 1985 Honda VT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B686 AGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B686 AGP registered?

B686 AGP is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is B686 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B686 AGP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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