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HEX 366Y

1983 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

22,776 mi
Last recorded22,776 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Honda VT50029,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 366Y
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,776 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 22,776 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,520 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine kill switch not working

exhaust has temp repair

front stantions pitted

front tyre perished

handle bar bent

rear number plate corner broken

rev counter not working

Fail 18 Feb 2011 22,410 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,201 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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HEX 366Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 29,788 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 HEX 366Y, 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 43 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 HEX 366Y registered?

HEX 366Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HEX 366Y safe to buy?

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