MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
No mirrors fitted
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
front brake performance lower than would be expected. disc and pads could possibly be slightly contaminated
How Reliable is the Honda VT500?
Based on 5,525 MOT tests across 821 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E301 GMV is a 1988 Honda VT500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 E301 GMV, 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 E301 GMV registered?
E301 GMV is a 1988 Honda VT500, first registered on 20 June 1988.
Is E301 GMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E301 GMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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