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D614 PNC

1987 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,206 mi
Last recorded46,206 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 PNC
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 44,115 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,859 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 43,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,516 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,315 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 41,288 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,236 miles

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

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

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

front tyre slightly perished, cords not showing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,101 miles

front brake pads not visible for inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,101 miles

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

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

front brake pads not visible for inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,740 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

advise front pads not visible for inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,348 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 40,348 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 39,482 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 39,482 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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D614 PNC is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D614 PNC, 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 D614 PNC registered?

D614 PNC is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D614 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D614 PNC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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