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A707 YOV

1984 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,142 mi
Last recorded23,142 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1984 Honda VT50033,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA707 YOV
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,142 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,558 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 22,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,070 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 20,070 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2006 20,057 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 18,217 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 18,197 miles

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

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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A707 YOV is a 1984 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 33,292 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 A707 YOV, 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 42 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 A707 YOV?

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What year was A707 YOV registered?

A707 YOV is a 1984 Honda VT500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A707 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A707 YOV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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