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D914 HWX

1987 Honda FT500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,840 mi
Last recorded27,840 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD914 HWX
MakeHonda
ModelFT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 27,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,989 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 33,989 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 33,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 33,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 30,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 36,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 33,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2016 28,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,071 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,580 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 20,517 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Honda FT500?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
234
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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D914 HWX is a 1987 Honda FT500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Honda FT500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D914 HWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FT500 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Honda FT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D914 HWX registered?

D914 HWX is a 1987 Honda FT500, first registered on 6 February 1987.

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The MOT history for D914 HWX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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