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C739 GCX

1985 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,679 mi
Last recorded37,679 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC739 GCX
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,679 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 37,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 37,489 miles

fork seals damp forks pitting rear brake requires adjustment

Fail 5 Apr 2025 37,489 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear fender bolt insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

fork seals damp forks pitting rear brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,184 miles

front brake lever shortened but fully functional

Pass 4 Mar 2023 36,167 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 35,132 miles

front brake lever short but fully functional

Pass 27 Mar 2021 34,543 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 34,542 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,558 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear brake as little reserve travel

Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,627 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 32,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,511 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 30,511 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,052 miles

Clutch lever bent ball end missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 28,040 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Steering lock stop ineffective handle hits fuel tank before steering lockstop (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle doesn't return when released (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent ball end missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,962 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,970 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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C739 GCX is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C739 GCX, 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 C739 GCX registered?

C739 GCX is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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