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E302 VTA

1987 Honda Transalp

White Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,838 mi
Last recorded46,838 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Honda Transalp24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE302 VTA
MakeHonda
ModelTransalp
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 46,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 43,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,276 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 39,243 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,947 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,422 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 27,420 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,400 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 27,400 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,209 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,994 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 26,815 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,417 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Transalp?

Based on 3,369 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
999
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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E302 VTA is a 1987 Honda Transalp in White with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1987 Honda Transalp models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 Transalp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E302 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Transalp typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Honda Transalp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E302 VTA registered?

E302 VTA is a 1987 Honda Transalp, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is E302 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E302 VTA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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