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WEC 846Y

1983 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,489 mi
Last recorded25,489 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 Honda VT50029,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 846Y
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,489 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 22,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,043 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 21,036 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,786 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,887 miles

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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WEC 846Y is a 1983 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEC 846Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WEC 846Y?

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What year was WEC 846Y registered?

WEC 846Y is a 1983 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is WEC 846Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEC 846Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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