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BJF 958Y

1983 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,423 mi
Last recorded67,423 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1983 Honda VT50029,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJF 958Y
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,423 miles

seat not secure engine stop not working slight play in fornt wheel beraring exhaust needs more support

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,003 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,997 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,137 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 66,137 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake lever grip deteriating

Pass 3 Jun 2006 65,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 65,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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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BJF 958Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 29,788 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 BJF 958Y, 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 43 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 BJF 958Y registered?

BJF 958Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 16 June 1983.

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