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C242 ULE

1985 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,758 mi
Last recorded45,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 ULE
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,758 miles

front brakelight switch not working

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,752 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front brakelight switch not working

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,292 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 45,292 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,287 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,985 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 44,985 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,931 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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C242 ULE is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 30,660 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 C242 ULE, 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 41 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 C242 ULE registered?

C242 ULE is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 3 December 1985.

Is C242 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C242 ULE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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