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D555 RNK

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 RNK
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,315 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear REAR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 52,187 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front FRONT TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,909 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 51,909 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,098 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

REAR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,411 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,673 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 42,673 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,527 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

RIDER'S SEAT SLIGHTLY INSECURE. RH SIDEPANEL SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,796 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 40,796 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,649 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,481 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,358 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 32,358 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,879 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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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D555 RNK 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 D555 RNK, 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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D555 RNK is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 4 March 1987.

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