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C190 YDH

1986 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,258 mi
Last recorded29,258 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC190 YDH
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,258 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 27,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

cannot inspecct front brake linings due to it being an inboard disc

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 27,049 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,615 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,641 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,808 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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C190 YDH is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C190 YDH, 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.

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What year was C190 YDH registered?

C190 YDH is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C190 YDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C190 YDH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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