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F248 TDG

1989 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,595 mi
Last recorded50,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Honda VT50044,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF248 TDG
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 50,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 49,749 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,384 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,273 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,273 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 44,270 miles

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

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 43,765 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 43,727 miles

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

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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F248 TDG is a 1989 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 44,019 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 F248 TDG, 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 37 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 F248 TDG registered?

F248 TDG is a 1989 Honda VT500, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F248 TDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F248 TDG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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