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DFA 268Y

1983 Honda FT500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,060 mi
Last recorded30,060 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda FT50020,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFA 268Y
MakeHonda
ModelFT500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2023 30,060 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,695 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FT500?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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DFA 268Y is a 1983 Honda FT500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Honda FT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 20,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda FT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFA 268Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Honda FT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFA 268Y registered?

DFA 268Y is a 1983 Honda FT500, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is DFA 268Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFA 268Y shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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