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D529 TGJ

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,679 mi
Last recorded61,679 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 TGJ
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,257 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 61,257 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,544 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 60,533 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre has cracks in not to cords.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 59,593 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre has cracks in not to cords.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,416 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,430 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,258 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 54,258 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 53,224 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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D529 TGJ is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D529 TGJ, 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 D529 TGJ registered?

D529 TGJ is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D529 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D529 TGJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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