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B708 AGE

1985 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

309 mi
Last recorded309 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 AGE
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 1 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 1 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,818 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly distorted Centre stand (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 46,808 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both front x 2 (2.3.3)

nearside front mirror is cracked

Pass 1 May 2015 46,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,956 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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B708 AGE is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B708 AGE, 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 B708 AGE registered?

B708 AGE is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B708 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B708 AGE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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