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JBW 862Y

1983 Honda FT500

Red Petrol 497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,750 mi
Last recorded5,750 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Honda FT50020,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 862Y
MakeHonda
ModelFT500
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 5,750 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 5,750 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2021 5,742 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2020 5,730 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 5,709 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 5,060 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handlebars are slightly bent out of line

Fail 18 Jan 2018 5,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handlebars are slightly bent out of line

How Reliable is the Honda FT500?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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JBW 862Y is a 1983 Honda FT500 in Red with a 497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Honda FT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 20,732 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 FT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBW 862Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Honda FT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBW 862Y?

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What year was JBW 862Y registered?

JBW 862Y is a 1983 Honda FT500, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is JBW 862Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 862Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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