MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C239 BMS is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Maroon with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C239 BMS, 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 C239 BMS registered?
C239 BMS is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C239 BMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C239 BMS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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