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D764 ELA

1987 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,688 mi
Last recorded34,688 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD764 ELA
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 34,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 33,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 33,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,024 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,874 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 32,874 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 30,858 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 30,858 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid cap slack (3.2.B1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 22,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,745 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,360 miles

Slight kink in N/S fuel line

Slight pitting on N/S/R shock absorber shaft

Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,296 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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D764 ELA is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D764 ELA, 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

How do I check the history of D764 ELA?

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What year was D764 ELA registered?

D764 ELA is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 27 July 1987.

Is D764 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D764 ELA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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