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D444 FAS

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,736 mi
Last recorded52,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 FAS
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,736 miles

rear tyre perished no cords exposed time test

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,734 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front brake lever travel

gear lever slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,136 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

nearside front footpeg stiff

Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,136 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

nearside front footpeg stiff

Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,852 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

gear change lever loose

horn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,852 miles

gear change lever loose

horn

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,589 miles

throttle

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,515 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,859 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 42,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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D444 FAS is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,482 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 D444 FAS, 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 39 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D444 FAS registered?

D444 FAS is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D444 FAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D444 FAS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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