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B876 XCK

1985 Honda VT500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

941 mi
Last recorded941 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB876 XCK
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 941 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 940 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 820 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 917 miles

front tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Apr 2007 917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyre starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,157 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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B876 XCK is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B876 XCK, 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 B876 XCK registered?

B876 XCK is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 5 March 1985.

Is B876 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B876 XCK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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