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C667 FHG

1985 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,088 mi
Last recorded37,088 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC667 FHG
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 37,088 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 May 2009 37,076 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 36,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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C667 FHG is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C667 FHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C667 FHG registered?

C667 FHG is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C667 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C667 FHG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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