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PCA 367Y

1983 Honda VT500

White Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,663 mi
Last recorded65,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Honda VT50029,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 367Y
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 65,649 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2010 65,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 65,300 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,634 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 69,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PCA 367Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in White with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PCA 367Y, 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

How do I check the history of PCA 367Y?

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What year was PCA 367Y registered?

PCA 367Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 25 May 1983.

Is PCA 367Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 367Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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