MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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)
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.
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.
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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
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)
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)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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)
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.
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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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