MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Lower 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.
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C665 SRK is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C665 SRK, 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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What year was C665 SRK registered?
C665 SRK is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 2 August 1985.
Is C665 SRK safe to buy?
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