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C125 OTW

1986 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,078 mi
Last recorded5,078 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC125 OTW
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 5,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 5,054 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s marked as front (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 849 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

No rear suspension

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tape on headlight

Unable to see front pads

Fail 6 Aug 2014 849 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

No rear suspension

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Unable to see front pads

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,333 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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C125 OTW is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 35,759 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 C125 OTW, 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 40 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 C125 OTW registered?

C125 OTW is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C125 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C125 OTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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