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Honda VT500

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 490 cc

B490 THPMOT history

B490 THP is a red petrol Honda VT500 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 33,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
33,923 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B490 THP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
VT500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
490 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B490 THP was last recorded at 33,923 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,344 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,579 miles
Average per year
692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,923 miles
  • 2025 – 31,344 miles
  • 2023 – 31,332 miles
  • 2022 – 31,288 miles
  • 2021 – 31,199 miles
  • 2019 – 31,032 miles
  • 2017 – 30,339 miles
  • 2016 – 30,149 miles
  • 2015 – 29,900 miles
  • 2014 – 28,793 miles
  • 2013 – 28,334 miles
  • 2012 – 27,100 miles
  • 2011 – 26,056 miles
  • 2010 – 25,050 miles
  • 2009 – 23,959 miles
  • 2008 – 23,096 miles
  • 2006 – 20,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,923 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,923 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    33,923 miles
    Test number
    976352679774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,344 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    31,344 miles
    Test number
    510342169917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,332 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    991528619422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,288 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    337062791189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,199 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    526406527870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,032 miles
    Test number
    929601850954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,821 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,821 km
    Test number
    624293136714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,339 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,339 miles
    Test number
    328098314581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,149 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,149 miles
    Test number
    862627072192
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  10. Pass29,900 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,900 miles
    Test number
    825748565059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,793 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,793 miles
    Test number
    999976964004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,334 miles (+1,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    737824263048
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  13. Pass27,100 miles (+1,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,100 miles
    Test number
    345687962059
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  14. Pass26,056 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,056 miles
    Test number
    847096161017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,050 miles
    Test number
    620179560037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,050 miles (+1,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,050 miles
    Test number
    991349160079
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
  17. Pass23,959 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,959 miles
    Test number
    153539759098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,096 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,096 miles
    Test number
    841679538087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,410 miles
    Test number
    540170346318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,410 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,410 miles
    Test number
    624010046346
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Questions about B490 THP

Does B490 THP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B490 THP is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B490 THP?
The MOT on B490 THP is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B490 THP done?
B490 THP was recorded at 33,923 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 692 miles a year.
Has B490 THP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B490 THP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on B490 THP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B490 THP find?
B490 THP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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