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D330 EPY

1987 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,568 mi
Last recorded6,568 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD330 EPY
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,568 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,841 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,685 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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D330 EPY is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D330 EPY, 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 D330 EPY?

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What year was D330 EPY registered?

D330 EPY is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D330 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D330 EPY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D330 EPY have outstanding finance?

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