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F750 BKO

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

6,337 mi
Last recorded6,337 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF750 BKO
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2005 6,337 miles

Front Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

gear change linkage tied on with cable ties

right hand switchgear loose

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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F750 BKO is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,983 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 F750 BKO, 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 38 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F750 BKO registered?

F750 BKO is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 September 1988.

Is F750 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F750 BKO shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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