MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
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VDT 138Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in Silver with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VDT 138Y, 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 VDT 138Y registered?
VDT 138Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 17 May 1983.
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