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C149 LTT

1986 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,507 mi
Last recorded14,507 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 LTT
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 14,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 13,911 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 13,882 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 21 Jan 2015 13,830 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 13,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,681 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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C149 LTT is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C149 LTT, 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

How do I check the history of C149 LTT?

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What year was C149 LTT registered?

C149 LTT is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C149 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C149 LTT 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.

Does C149 LTT have outstanding finance?

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