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E203 HMO

1988 Honda VT500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,017 mi
Last recorded37,017 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Honda VT50039,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 HMO
MakeHonda
ModelVT500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 37,017 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 36,443 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 36,429 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,291 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 36,076 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 35,595 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,137 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,207 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 28,184 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 25,691 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,847 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 23,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 20,901 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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E203 HMO is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E203 HMO, 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 E203 HMO registered?

E203 HMO is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E203 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E203 HMO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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