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C720 OEM

1986 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,896 mi
Last recorded40,896 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 OEM
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 40,896 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,102 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 38,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,739 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 37,739 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,872 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,731 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 33,416 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,906 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 32,906 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 26,717 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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C720 OEM is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C720 OEM, 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 C720 OEM registered?

C720 OEM is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is C720 OEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C720 OEM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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