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E161 UKD

1987 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Honda VT50039,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 UKD
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 3 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front front mudguard missing

Pass 5 Dec 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

daytime use only and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 28 May 2013 47,705 miles

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

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

number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,409 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 32,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Brake rod lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,452 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,801 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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E161 UKD is a 1987 Honda VT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E161 UKD, 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.

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What year was E161 UKD registered?

E161 UKD is a 1987 Honda VT500, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E161 UKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 UKD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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