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C685 CAE

1986 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,467 mi
Last recorded66,467 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC685 CAE
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,277 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 66,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 65,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,888 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 65,789 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,440 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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C685 CAE 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 90.9%.

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 C685 CAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C685 CAE registered?

C685 CAE is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C685 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C685 CAE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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