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E175 FCD

1988 Honda VT500

Black Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,119 mi
Last recorded47,119 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE175 FCD
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 47,119 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,891 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,541 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 46,541 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,007 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 13,975 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,658 miles

driveshaft loose on splines

signs of repairs rear top chassis tubing

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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E175 FCD is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Black with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E175 FCD, 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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How do I check the history of E175 FCD?

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What year was E175 FCD registered?

E175 FCD is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E175 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E175 FCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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