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EGV 691Y

1983 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,325 mi
Last recorded21,325 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Honda VT50029,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 691Y
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 21,325 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

off side fork leg cracked at top

Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 21,055 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 21,055 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 May 2010 20,849 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 20,848 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 20,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,925 miles

head lamp beam poor

Fail 29 Apr 2008 19,925 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

head lamp beam poor

Pass 2 May 2007 19,595 miles

front brake master cylinder has been painted so unable to see brake fluid level

fropnt tyre in very poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,264 miles

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

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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EGV 691Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EGV 691Y, 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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What year was EGV 691Y registered?

EGV 691Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is EGV 691Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 691Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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