MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Offside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
REAR TYRE HAS SOME SMALL SPLITS IN THE CENTRE. NO CORD OR PLY EXPOSED.
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
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C709 VLO is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C709 VLO, 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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C709 VLO is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 8 April 1986.
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