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D549 TVX

1987 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD549 TVX
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,407 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 87,393 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,314 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake pad indicator shows brake pads low.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,306 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake pad indicator shows brake pads low.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,481 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,574 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,857 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,604 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,461 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,083 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,684 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,898 miles

Gear lever pivot is slightly worn.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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D549 TVX is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D549 TVX, 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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D549 TVX is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 18 March 1987.

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