MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake pads getting low.
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
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E940 DGY is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1988 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,983 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 E940 DGY, 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 38 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E940 DGY is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 January 1988.
Is E940 DGY safe to buy?
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