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C448 FAH

1986 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,775 mi
Last recorded28,775 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC448 FAH
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 28,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 28,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 27,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,693 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls cracked/perished (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,622 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 21,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 21,610 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 21,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,358 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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C448 FAH is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C448 FAH, 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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How do I check the history of C448 FAH?

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What year was C448 FAH registered?

C448 FAH is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C448 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C448 FAH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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