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VDT 138Y

1983 Honda VT500

Silver Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,090 mi
Last recorded50,090 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Honda VT50029,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDT 138Y
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,090 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,087 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,968 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,810 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,810 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDT 138Y registered?

VDT 138Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is VDT 138Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDT 138Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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