1986 Honda Vt500 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Vt500 models manufactured in 1986, based on 552 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all Vt500 cars tested in 1986. Want to see how cars built in 1986 hold up over time?
View 1986 Honda Vt500 vintage page → (82.5% current pass rate)1986 Honda Vt500 MOT Analysis
The 1986 Honda Vt500 has an MOT pass rate of 77.2% based on 552 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,731 miles on the odometer. With a 22.8% failure rate, the 1986 Vt500 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1986 Honda Vt500 is Motorcycle steering, responsible for 0.5% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 0.4%. Identification of the vehicle follows at 0.2%.
Top failures specific to 1986 models only. The overall Vt500 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
Click a category to see specific failure items.
View as table
| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.5% | 3 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.4% | 2 |
| 3 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.2% | 1 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.2% | 1 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 36,731 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
View as table
| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle steering | 0.15 | 0.5% | 3 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.10 | 0.4% | 2 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.05 | 0.2% | 1 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.05 | 0.2% | 1 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.05 | 0.2% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1986 Honda Vt500 has an MOT pass rate of 77.2% based on 552 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,731 miles on the odometer. With a 22.8% failure rate, the 1986 Vt500 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1986 Honda Vt500, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With relatively low average mileage of 36,731 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle steering — 0.5% of failures
Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1986 Honda Vt500 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.4% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1986 Honda Vt500 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Identification of the vehicle — 0.2% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1986 Honda Vt500 models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.