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D140 EBP

1987 Honda VF500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,330 mi
Last recorded29,330 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Honda VF50031,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 EBP
MakeHonda
ModelVF500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2011 29,330 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,330 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010
Fail 8 Jun 2010 26,352 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Honda VF500?

Based on 2,334 MOT tests across 405 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
271
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
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D140 EBP is a 1987 Honda VF500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Honda VF500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VF500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D140 EBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VF500 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VF500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D140 EBP registered?

D140 EBP is a 1987 Honda VF500, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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