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E160 PEG

1988 Honda VT500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,396 mi
Last recorded30,396 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 PEG
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,284 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,092 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,143 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 28,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 May 2013 27,365 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 26,833 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,111 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 25,111 miles

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 24,682 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 24,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,953 miles

slight knocking noise coming from inboard disc???

Pass 9 May 2008 23,269 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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E160 PEG is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E160 PEG, 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 E160 PEG registered?

E160 PEG is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E160 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E160 PEG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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