MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
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YDL 858Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YDL 858Y, 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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YDL 858Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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