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D477 PRJ

1987 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,240 mi
Last recorded10,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 PRJ
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 10,240 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 10,037 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 9,967 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 9,967 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 9,801 miles

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 9,671 miles

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))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 9,669 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,278 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 7,582 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 7,582 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 7,076 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 6,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 5,517 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,142 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,142 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,872 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 39,842 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,963 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,849 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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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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What year was D477 PRJ registered?

D477 PRJ is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 23 July 1987.

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