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B895 POY

1985 Honda VT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,651 mi
Last recorded14,651 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB895 POY
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 14,651 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front front tyre cracking / perishing. d.o.m 1997

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear brake control has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Apr 2022 14,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 13,864 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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B895 POY is a 1985 Honda VT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B895 POY, 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 B895 POY registered?

B895 POY is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is B895 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B895 POY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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