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C428 XRU

1986 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,289 mi
Last recorded99,289 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC428 XRU
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,289 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 99,260 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 98,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,483 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (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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C428 XRU is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C428 XRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C428 XRU?

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What year was C428 XRU registered?

C428 XRU is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 21 January 1986.

Is C428 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C428 XRU shows 4 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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