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D608 PJO

1987 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD608 PJO
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 71,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 70,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 68,680 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 68,671 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,322 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 68,322 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 66,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 66,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,753 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 65,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,997 miles

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

front tyre slight cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,596 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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D608 PJO is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D608 PJO, 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 D608 PJO registered?

D608 PJO is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D608 PJO safe to buy?

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