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C328 WRK

1986 Honda VT500

Purple Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,201 mi
Last recorded68,201 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC328 WRK
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2012 68,201 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,848 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,848 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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C328 WRK is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Purple with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 35,759 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 C328 WRK, 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 40 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 C328 WRK?

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What year was C328 WRK registered?

C328 WRK is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 24 July 1986.

Is C328 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C328 WRK 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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