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D574 BPD

1987 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,176 mi
Last recorded33,176 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD574 BPD
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 33,176 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,600 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 32,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 31,765 miles

front tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2022 31,658 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 31,632 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 29,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,788 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 28,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,500 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,839 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 20,912 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 20,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,033 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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D574 BPD is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D574 BPD, 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 D574 BPD registered?

D574 BPD is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D574 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D574 BPD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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