MOT Status
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10,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Unable to inspect brake system due to design
Horn quiet
Left and right indicators flash at different speeds
Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake drum indicates low shoes
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Unable to inspect brake system due to design
Horn quiet
Left and right indicators flash at different speeds
Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Brake drum indicates low shoes
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Unable to inspect brake pads and brake disc due to design
Horn quiet
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Bolt missing (6.2.12 (a))
Cannot properly inspect front brake pads due to type of braking system
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Hangar missing a bolt (6.2.12 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Coming on with nearside indicators (4.4.3 (b))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Cannot properly inspect front brake pads due to type of braking system
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Hangar missing a bolt (6.2.12 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit can not make a accurate inspection due to type of braking system, (1.1.13 (a))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
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D477 PRJ is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 D477 PRJ, 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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D477 PRJ is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 23 July 1987.
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