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F970 LNN

1989 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,544 mi
Last recorded77,544 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Honda VT50044,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 LNN
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 77,181 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

cooling fan not working

Fail 10 Aug 2015 77,181 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

cooling fan not working

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,913 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 71,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 71,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,434 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 71,407 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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F970 LNN is a 1989 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F970 LNN, 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.

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What year was F970 LNN registered?

F970 LNN is a 1989 Honda VT500, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F970 LNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F970 LNN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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