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MOT reliability

Honda Vt 500

9 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Honda Vt 500 vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Honda Vt 500 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,294 miles.

9
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
675
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Vt 500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Vt 500 MOT tests:

  • Other73%
  • Steering33%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Brakes13%

Honda Vt 500 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Honda Vt 500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Vt 500 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  3. Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
  4. Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  5. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  6. Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  11. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  12. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  13. number plate showing signs of age. (1 times)
  14. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)

Honda Vt 500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 1 1 100% 368
1986 3 16 81% 23,469
1984 2 7 57% 21,589
1983 3 16 94% 34,897

Honda Vt 500 reliability FAQ

Across 9 Honda Vt 500 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Vt 500 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Nail in rear tyre.

The typical Honda Vt 500 in our data has covered around 24,294 miles.

Compare the Honda Vt 500

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