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RYP 142Y

1983 Honda VT500

Purple Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,247 mi
Last recorded25,247 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2006
Typical for 1983 Honda VT50029,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 142Y
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,247 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 24,696 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 24,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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RYP 142Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in Purple with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 RYP 142Y, 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 RYP 142Y?

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What year was RYP 142Y registered?

RYP 142Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RYP 142Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYP 142Y shows 3 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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