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D655 ELL

1987 Honda VT1100

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,472 mi
Last recorded42,472 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VT110041,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD655 ELL
MakeHonda
ModelVT1100
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 42,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 41,601 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 41,597 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small & wrong shape (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 32,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,701 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Honda VT1100?

Based on 2,360 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
wheel bearings are excessively rough 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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D655 ELL is a 1987 Honda VT1100 in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Honda VT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 41,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VT1100 fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D655 ELL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Honda VT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D655 ELL is a 1987 Honda VT1100, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for D655 ELL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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