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C433 DHV

1986 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,947 mi
Last recorded51,947 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC433 DHV
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,947 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,599 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 50,578 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 48,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,227 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,185 miles

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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C433 DHV is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C433 DHV, 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 C433 DHV registered?

C433 DHV is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C433 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C433 DHV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C433 DHV have outstanding finance?

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