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E118 AGN

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,152 mi
Last recorded91,152 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE118 AGN
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,073 miles

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

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

Rear Swinging arm rusty!

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,851 miles

Drivers seat ripped!

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 90,851 miles

Drivers seat ripped!

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 90,800 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 90,800 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,748 miles

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 90,748 miles

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

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Sidecar stop light not working! (1.3.1a)

Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,555 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,551 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 89,824 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,824 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,715 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,831 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,185 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,185 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,798 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 63,936 miles

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

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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E118 AGN is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 Honda VT500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,983 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 E118 AGN, 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 38 years old, this Honda VT500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E118 AGN registered?

E118 AGN is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E118 AGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E118 AGN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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