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D22 OYC

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 OYC
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 94,195 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 94,195 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,183 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 94,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 86,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,567 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear cylinder down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front tyre down to 1.6mm

Pass 13 May 2017 56,490 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 48,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,355 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,620 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2007 33,896 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 32,357 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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D22 OYC is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D22 OYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D22 OYC registered?

D22 OYC is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D22 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 OYC 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.

Does D22 OYC have outstanding finance?

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