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C416 GKE

1986 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

969 mi
Last recorded969 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 GKE
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 969 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 969 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect NO FLAT BEAM OR CUTOFF (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 55 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017
Pass 24 Jun 2016

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,957 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 68,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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C416 GKE is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Red 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 C416 GKE, 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 C416 GKE registered?

C416 GKE is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is C416 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C416 GKE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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