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URL 464Y

1983 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,735 mi
Last recorded17,735 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Honda VT50029,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 464Y
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 17,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,521 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 17,519 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 May 2010 17,300 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,908 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 16,670 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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URL 464Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 URL 464Y, 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.

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What year was URL 464Y registered?

URL 464Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is URL 464Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for URL 464Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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