MOT Stats

Honda VT500

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1983	8	87.5%	Headlamp missing or inoperative.
1984	15	80%	Forks or fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected.
1985	20	75%	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.
1986	20	85%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
1987	26	76.92%	Brake cable, rod or joint insecure.
1988	26	96.15%	Tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's sidewall instructions.
1989	2	0%	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.
1990	1	0%	Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative.
1992	1	100%	n/a
1993	1	100%	n/a
1994	3	100%	n/a
1995	3	66.67%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure.
1996	2	100%	n/a
1997	2	50%	Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar.
1998	1	100%	n/a
1999	1	100%	n/a
2005	2	50%	Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements.
2017	1	100%	n/a
2019	1	100%	n/a
2020	1	100%	n/a

Tests: 137

Average Honda VT500 pass rate: 81.75%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely.	5.3.2(b)	Major	28%
2	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	16%
3	Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released.	4.3.2(a)(iii)	Dangerous	12%
4	Tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's sidewall instructions.	5.2.3(i)	Major	8%
5	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(ii)	Major	8%
6	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.	4.4.1(a)(ii)	Major	8%
7	Throttle control not functioning correctly.	6.2.7(a)(i)	Major	8%
8	Brake cable, rod or joint insecure.	1.1.15(c)	Major	4%
9	Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar.	2.2.1(d)(ii)	Dangerous	4%
10	Headlamp missing or inoperative.	4.1.1(a)(ii)	Major	4%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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