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D300 JFX

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,725 mi
Last recorded36,725 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 JFX
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 36,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,717 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,536 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 36,536 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,390 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 36,390 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,791 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,791 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,370 miles

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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D300 JFX is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D300 JFX, 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

How do I check the history of D300 JFX?

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What year was D300 JFX registered?

D300 JFX is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D300 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D300 JFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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