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D159 KMM

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,278 mi
Last recorded49,278 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 KMM
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,278 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,134 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,107 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 36,583 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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D159 KMM is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D159 KMM, 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 D159 KMM registered?

D159 KMM is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is D159 KMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D159 KMM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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