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C980 GGO

1985 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda VT50030,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 GGO
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,448 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 58,456 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,275 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 57,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,858 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 45,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,858 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,858 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,890 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 45,858 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,201 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,715 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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C980 GGO is a 1985 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 C980 GGO, 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 C980 GGO registered?

C980 GGO is a 1985 Honda VT500, first registered on 21 October 1985.

Is C980 GGO safe to buy?

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