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C312 JGT

1986 Honda VT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,227 mi
Last recorded42,227 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC312 JGT
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,227 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,038 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 42,038 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,240 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 40,229 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,033 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 36,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Front Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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C312 JGT is a 1986 Honda VT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C312 JGT, 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 C312 JGT registered?

C312 JGT is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C312 JGT safe to buy?

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