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D173 HME

1986 Honda VT500

Orange Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Honda VT50035,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 HME
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,528 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,514 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking rear brake slave cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,400 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,282 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VT500?

Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
821
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Headlamp aim too high 39
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded 37
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D173 HME is a 1986 Honda VT500 in Orange with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 35,759 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 VT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D173 HME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D173 HME registered?

D173 HME is a 1986 Honda VT500, first registered on 5 December 1986.

Is D173 HME safe to buy?

The MOT history for D173 HME shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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