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B972 WNG

1985 Honda VT1100

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,510 mi
Last recorded53,510 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Honda VT110038,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB972 WNG
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 53,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,485 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 53,483 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released FRONT BRAKE LEVER (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 53,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 52,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 52,991 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2020 52,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing crack lines between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing crack lines between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,174 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 74,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 74,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 74,173 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 73,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,288 miles

side wall of rear tyre is cracked on both sides.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,967 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2007 62,070 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,070 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,348 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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B972 WNG is a 1985 Honda VT1100 in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1985 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 38,706 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 VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B972 WNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Honda VT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B972 WNG is a 1985 Honda VT1100, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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