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16,555 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Frame seems slightly out of line
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Unable to inspect disc/pads due to design
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust slightly fouls swing arm on max travel
Rear Tyre is slightly deformed
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
both tyres slightly perished on sidewalls
Motorcycle structure excessively distorted offside inner frame (6.1.1a)
both tyres slightly perished on sidewalls
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear tyre has small cuts
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear tyre has small cuts
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
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C443 FKG is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 C443 FKG, 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.
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C443 FKG is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 15 August 1985.
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