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B787 GCB

1985 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,021 mi
Last recorded35,021 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 GCB
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 35,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,576 miles

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

sidecar tyre showing signs of cracking on side wall

Fail 17 Jun 2014 34,575 miles

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

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

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

sidecar tyre showing signs of cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,395 miles

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

front tyre walls have surface cracks

Pass 18 May 2012 32,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,109 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,223 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 30,205 miles

Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 29,611 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 28,700 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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B787 GCB is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B787 GCB, 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 B787 GCB registered?

B787 GCB is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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