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E940 DGY

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,099 mi
Last recorded45,099 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE940 DGY
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 45,099 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 45,099 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,945 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,910 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,857 miles

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.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,995 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 21,497 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 21,415 miles

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.

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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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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What year was E940 DGY registered?

E940 DGY is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E940 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E940 DGY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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