MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
two bolt missing from front mud gard
Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)
Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Nearside Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C481 MPU is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 C481 MPU, 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 C481 MPU registered?
C481 MPU is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 17 June 1986.
Is C481 MPU safe to buy?
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